In Dak Ko Dem village, Dak Ui commune, Quang Ngai Province, these days bring a vivid sight: lush coffee gardens stretching across the hills and the resonant sound of gongs calling Spring home. It is here that the Xo Dang people feel most clearly the warmth of prosperity and their aspiration to rise. Photo: Ngoc ChiProsperity taking rootDak Ko Dem has 218 households, nearly 100 percent belonging to the Xo Dang ethnic group, To Dra branch. Y Hue, Party Cell Secretary of Dak Ko Dem village, Dak Ui commune, shared that the most significant change has been a shift in production mindset. A Wui, another villager, said the image of the neu tree welcoming Spring is a cultural symbol and a source of pride.

Source: VietNamNet News February 26, 2026 23:05 UTC