InApril, Bach Long Vi is decorated colourfully with flowers and flags ahead ofthe upcoming elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly andall-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure, which is slated for May23.
BachLong Vi, which means the dragon’s tail, is a small island located at about110km from Hai Phong city. Its population was 624, according to 2019statistics.
Itis one of the two island districts of Hai Phong, which was founded in 1992. Ittakes 5-6 hours to travel by boat from the mainland to the mostly untouchedisland.
BachLong Vi has been defined as a future fishery logistics and rescue centre in thenorthern region. It has accessed fresh water and power supply.
However,the island has faced numerous difficulties, especially in travelling to theisland. A passenger vessel called “red flamboyant flower” – the typical flowerof Hai Phong - has been built to carry people and goods to the island.
ReporterLe Nhung from the Hai Phong Radio and Television, who visited the island inmid-April, said that she is strongly impressed by the hospitality of soldiersand islanders on Bach Long Vi.
Thesilent sacrifice by the soldiers who are safeguarding the fatherland’s sea andisland sovereignty, and the strong spirit of overcoming tough conditions on theisland greatly inspired her.
ViceStanding Chairman of the Hai Phong Journalists’ Association Nguyen Anh Tu saidthat islanders considered the Lunar New Year editions of media agencies andnewspapers across the country and goods sent to the island as priceless giftsthat enriched their social life./.