Vibrant activities of Green Clubs in 2025

On the afternoon of November 29, at the Centre for Ecology, Culture and History of the Chien Khu D (D War Zone), located in Ba Hao Hamlet, Tri An commune, the Dong Nai Nature and Culture Reserve organized a Cultural, Arts, and Sports Competition to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the Green Clubs’ activities in 2025.

The opening performance at the competition. Photo: Minh Hanh

This year’s competition brought together 12 Green Clubs along with four schools, presenting nearly 40 meticulously staged performances. The performances ranged from folk dances, traditional singing, poetry recitals, dance, and theater to Shuffle Dance, all conveying messages about love for nature, cultural preservation, and environmental protection. Many performances were original works by club members, adding a lively and unique touch to the program.

The jury monitors and scores each performance entry. Photo: Minh Hanh

The performances are well-prepared and meticulously staged. Photo: Minh Hanh

The audience attentively enjoys the performances. Photo: Minh Hanh

The competing teams check in before the show. Photo: Minh Hanh

The Green Club model is a voluntary, community-based initiative that brings together locals. Since 2009, the Dong Nai Nature and Culture Reserve has established and maintained 12 Green Clubs with more than 360 active members. These clubs serve as a communication bridge between the Reserve and surrounding communities, delivering practical results and contributing to changes in public awareness and behavior regarding environmental protection and biodiversity conservation.

The Green Club, in coordination with forest rangers, visits households to raise awareness about forest fire prevention during the dry season. Photo: Minh Hanh

According to the Management Board of the Dong Nai Nature and Culture Reserve, in 2025, the Green Clubs proactively organized numerous grassroots environmental protection activities. Notably, they maintained “Green Sunday” initiatives, cleaned public spaces, cleared roads, and planted trees at cultural houses and hamlet headquarters, helping preserve local landscapes and reduce household waste.

The Nai Vang (Golden Deer) Green Club participates in World Cleanup Day activities in Hieu Liem Hamlet, Tri An commune. Photo: Quang Huy

The clubs also actively participated in forums, competitions, and campaigns such as Earth Hour, World Environment Day, and the “Clean Up the World” campaign, with over 1,500 members taking part, generating a strong ripple effect in the community.

By Minh Hanh, Quang Huy – Translated by Hong Van, Minho