Cham: Economic upswing and tradition in harmony!
Cham: Economic upswing and tradition in harmony!
What's going on in the picturesque village of Cham? The tranquil village, which has changed rapidly in recent years, is enthroned on Highway 55. Spacious houses with red tiled roofs shape the picture, and the previously muddy roads have been a thing of the past. Now concrete streets combine the hamlets and ensure a pleasant environment, surrounded by shade -giving trees. The living conditions have improved significantly, which is not least due to the committed secretary of the party cell, Mr. Thong Phi. He emphasizes that the environmental awareness of the residents has also grown and reports on an increase in living standards in the community.
In the village of Cham, 335 households currently live, most of them work in the agricultural sector. Over 350 hectares of rice construction area are available here, supplemented by 40 hectares of rubber cultivation and 10 hectares of cashew plantations. Many of the households achieve annual income of several billion dong, which leads to an average to high incomes. Pioneering work in rubber cultivation does Mr. Thong Phi himself, who has built up a considerable assets through the trade in agricultural products. The family of Thong van Thanh, who cultivates 20 hectares of rubber, also has an annual surplus of around 3 billion and, while Mr. Thong Tan takes over 1 billion and 7 hectares of over 1 billion and
ecological challenges and sustainable cultivation
The cultivation of natural rubber can bring prosperity, but it also has its dark sides. As the Federal Environment Agency reported, there is little knowledge about the ecological and social effects of rubber building. The rubber plantations often contribute to the clearing of tropical forests, which behaves as problematic as in palm oil cultivation. The Südwind e.V. project aims to clarify both tire and automobile manufacturers about these topics and to make the value chain more sustainable. The aim is to find solutions that both develop the cultivation and improve the social conditions of the small farmers.
Interestingly, it can be seen that 85% of the natural rubber slopes imported in Europe are used in the tire and automotive industry. Nevertheless, many rubber plantations have been abandoned in recent years or old trees are no longer replaced because the prices for natural rubber have dropped dramatically since 2011. Awareness of environmental issues and social grievances is growing, and companies that process rubber are only at the beginning of their efforts for sustainable practices.community and culture
Economic progress goes hand in hand with an active cultural life in the village. Various clubs and groups promote both the cultural and sports movement. Even a men's soccer team and an art group for traditional Cham performances are part of the village life. In this way, not only is ethnic identity preserved, but also created community that strongly holds together in traditional festivals and community activities.
Due to the commitment of the party and the state, Cham was able to benefit enormously not only in the field of infrastructure, but also in training and in environmental projects such as tree planting campaigns and cleaning actions. 13 States, including teachers, doctors and people's police officers, stand by the community and promote the general quality of life in the village.
The example of Cham shows impressively how traditional ways of life can be combined harmoniously with modern developments, and could serve as a model for other villages that want to master similar challenges.
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