On the evening of February 8, at March 16 Square, Kon Tum City People’s Committee cooperated with Ngoc Linh Ginseng Joint Stock Company Kon Tum, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Kon Tum province to organize the program Hot air balloon festivalFire Dragon Lantern Festival and special music program to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the establishment of Kon Tum province and Kon Tum city was recognized as a grade II urban area.
At the program, the government and people of Kon Tum ethnic groups together reviewed the history of the city’s formation and development.
In Bahnar language, “Kon” means village, “Tum” means lake. The origin of the name “Kon Tum” is “Lake Village” – a small village of Bahnar people living near the lake next to the Dak Bla river.
Through the process of formation and development, along with natural advantages and favorable conditions, gradually this place has attracted a large number of ethnic minorities, such as Xe Dang and Gie Trieng. , J’Rai, B’rau, Ro Mam, Kinh…
Chairman of the People’s Committee of Kon Tum city Nguyen Thanh Man affirmed that from an initial small village of Bahnar people, through the ups and downs of history, Kon Tum province in general and Kon Tum city in particular have shaped and develop.
[Công nhận thành phố Kon Tum là đô thị loại II trực thuộc tỉnh Kon Tum]
Up to now, the “Lake Village” that day has put on a new shirt – a grade II urban city under Kon Tum province.
“To get where today is is a long process of history of formation, construction and development; including the loss and sacrifice of thousands of Kon Tum children who fought bravely to protect the peaceful homeland. In the period of renewal and development, the Party Committee and government of Kon Tum city continued to receive the attention of the Central Government and the province, making efforts to emulate, strive, focus on leadership and direction. for socio-economic development, building infrastructure, gradually improving the material and spiritual life for the growing people,” said Chairman of Kon Tum City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Man emphasized. strong.
Kon Tum people participate Lantern Festival, hot air balloon. (Photo: Du Math/VNA)Mr. Nguyen Thanh Man said that at present, Kon Tum city is a busy urban area, with well-invested infrastructure, worthy of the title of grade II city directly under the province. The living standards of the people of the city are constantly being improved.
In 2022, the city’s total production value will reach VND 50,000 billion. Speed economic growth reached 11.95%, per capita income reached over 58 million dong.
The regimes and policies to ensure social security and welfare are paid attention, fully implemented, timely and to the right subjects. Every year, poverty reduction has achieved and exceeded the set target…
Right following the solemn opening ceremony, the authorities and people of Kon Tum ethnic groups together enjoyed the lantern festival and music program./.
Du Math (VNA/Vietnam+)
