During the nine-day voyage, the mission visited, inspected, presented gifts and encouraged islanders and troops stationed on islands in the North of Truong Sa Islands and platform DK1/19. The mission hailed the achievements in all aspects that the troops and islanders made in 2018 and the first quarter of 2019 and required that the troops and islanders continue to promote achievements while overcoming hardships to best fulfill assigned missions. Below are a number of images recorded during the voyage of the mission: The mission joins a color-raising ceremony on Song Tu Tay Island (Southwest Cay). Inspecting areas for vegetable cultivation on Da Nui Thi Island (Petley Reef) The mission visits the operation room on Nam Yet Island (Namiyt Island). Representative of the mission presenting gifts to troops and islanders on Truong Sa Island (Spratly Island) Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Mission concludes visit to Truong Sa Islands and DK1 platforms
Tau chien viet nam o truong sa
Tet gifts warm up Truong Sa islanders’ hearts
The mainlanders’ gifts have warmed the hearts of people and soldiers who are safeguarding Vietnam’s islands and waters. Despite seasickness, smiles graced the faces of the working team of Navy Zone 4 High Command and the more than 100 journalists who arrived at Da Lat (Ladd Reef) in the Truong Sa island district of Khanh Hoa province. To them, the moment of setting foot on the island was sacred and miraculous. Guests and hosts hugged and shook hands as if they were old friends. Stories were told and songs were sung, reminding people of the approaching Tet and expressing their lovefor the homeland. Singer Kim Thuy said, “I have dreamed of visiting Truong Sa. Today, my dream came true and I feel very happy and honored. I want to dedicate to the Truong Sa soldiers a song called “My heart and a soldier’s heart.” The guests brought with them gifts filled with a Tet flavor: dong leaves, sticky rice, and pork for making chung cakes, a Tet … [Read more...] about Tet gifts warm up Truong Sa islanders’ hearts
Exhibition on Vietnam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa held in Quang Tri
At the event (Source: VNA) Quang Tri (VNA) – An exhibition of historical and legal evidence proving Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos in the East Sea opened in the central province of Quang Tri on October 2. The event, held in Ai Tu of Trieu Phong district, has on display around 120 photos, documents, and maps collected from Vietnam and other countries. Many of the exhibits were written in Chinese and Nom (Vietnamese script based on Chinese characters) scripts, some dating as far back as the 16th century. Among them, “Dai Viet su ky tuc bien” (Supplementary Edition of the Annals of the Great Viet), compiled under the direction of Lord Trinh Sam in 1775, records the Lord’s account of sending a small fleet to Hoang Sa archipelago to fish and collect abandoned assets to bring back to the southern region. “Dai Nam thuc luc tien bien” (The First Chapter of the Chronicles of Dai Nam), … [Read more...] about Exhibition on Vietnam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa held in Quang Tri
VN condemns China’s illegal activities in Hoang Sa, Truong Sa
The Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang made the request on April 24 in response to reporters’ queries about China’s recent activities in the areas of Viet Nam’s Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos. “Viet Nam has sufficient legal foundations and historical evidence proving its sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos,” she stressed. China’s recent activities such as the underwater construction by the ship You Lian Tuo 9, the organisation of a sailboat race in the area of Hoang Sa archipelago, and the installation of new electronic equipment jamming radars on Chu Thap (Fiery Cross) and Vanh Khan (Mischief) Reefs in Truong Sa archipelago have seriously violated Viet Nam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos, Hang said. Such activities also run counter to the agreement on fundamental principals guiding the settlement of sea-related issues between Viet Nam and China as well as the spirit of the Declaration on the … [Read more...] about VN condemns China’s illegal activities in Hoang Sa, Truong Sa
Photo exhibition showcases vitality of Truong Sa
Divided into three parts, the "Truong Sa’s Vitality - Youth Colours" exhibition features150 authentic photos, introducing the most vibrant moments on beloved Truong Sa to those on the mainland. In the "Truong Sa’s Vitality" section, vivid images reflect life on the islands and the DK1 platform, as well as the operation of the related forces in firmly defending national sovereignty over Vietnam’s sea and islands. The “Youth Colours” part introduces photos depicting the wholehearted sentiment and actions by the youth across the nation towards Truong Sa. Meanwhile, the "Nation’s Sovereignty over Sea and Islands" segment presents the map of Vietnam along with the national flags transferred from 33 islands in Truong Sa, the DK1 and ships operating on the sea, as well as documents on Vietnam’s sovereignty over Truong Sa. The event is co-hosted by the Youth Club for National Sea and Islands, the Vietnam Youth Museum and Youth Union units throughout … [Read more...] about Photo exhibition showcases vitality of Truong Sa