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These days, several roads in Hamlet 4, Ta Lai Commune, Dong Nai City, are now lit at night by 50 newly installed solar-powered streetlights. The lights are placed around Ta Lai Bridge, the roads to Vam Ho Dam, Ma Village, and the C8 rice fields, making it easier and safer for local residents to travel after dark.
In response to a call for support from the Ta Lai Commune People’s Committee, Katien Safari, a brand under Oxalis, sponsored the project. Beyond improving rural infrastructure, the project reflects Katien Safari’s commitment to working alongside local communities and supporting tourism development linked with sustainable livelihoods in the Cat Tien area.
The roads in Hamlet 4, Ta Lai Commune, are now lit up at night.
Ta Lai is home to several local communities, including the Ma and S’tieng people. Daily life here is closely connected to agriculture, forests, and community activities. The roads in the commune therefore serve more than daily travel. They also connect homes with rice fields, production areas, and community spaces.
However, street lighting is not yet evenly available across the local road network. On some roads farther from residential areas or the commune center, limited lighting can make travel more difficult after dark. Improving lighting has therefore been one of the infrastructure needs the local authorities are working to address.
Solar-powered streetlights offer a practical option for these roads. They use energy from the sun and do not need to be connected directly to the electricity grid, making them suitable for installation in areas outside the main residential centers.
The lighting system will make travel more convenient and safer for local residents.
Through Katien Safari’s tourism activities, local people in Ta Lai Village have become part of the tourism operation. People with knowledge of the forest can work as porters, local guides, and hiking support staff. Others contribute through cooking, guest services, cultural experiences, and traditional handicrafts. These activities create opportunities for local knowledge, skills, and traditions to support livelihoods within the community.
This connection has also given Katien a closer understanding of local needs. When the Ta Lai Commune People’s Committee called for support to improve lighting on several roads, Katien chose to contribute 50 solar-powered streetlights to the community.
The installation was carried out quickly so that the roads could be lit up as soon as possible.
The project was carried out in Hamlet 4, Ta Lai Commune, with lights installed around Ta Lai Bridge, the road to Vam Ho Dam, the road to Ma Village, and the road to the C8 rice fields. The 50 streetlights use warm yellow light and have a capacity of 90 – 100W. The VND 109.5 million sponsorship covers the lighting systems, poles, concrete foundations, and installation costs.
Mr. Nguyen Chau A - President of Oxalis - presents 50 solar-powered streetlights to the Ta Lai Commune People’s Committee.
The project will be officially presented and handed over to the Ta Lai Commune People’s Committee on October 6, 2026, for local management and operation. The project is part of Oxalis’ Company Trip 2026 activities and responds to a practical need in the community where Katien operates.
