Delegation sets sail for Truong Sa for Tet

A delegation of Naval Region 4 officers and soldiers set sail for the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago to visit those performing duties on Vietnam’s islands, on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival. The trip conveyed the profound attention paid by the Party, State, and people nationwide to the soldiers and residents on Truong Sa.

The ship carries the sentiments of people from the mainland to soldiers and residents in Truong Sa island district. (Photo: VNA)

Officers and soldiers on Toc Tan B Island receive Tet gifts. (Photo: VNA)

The Tet gifts convey the profound attention paid by the Party, State, and people nationwide to soldiers and residents on Truong Sa. In the photo: Officers and soldiers on Phan Vinh A Island receive Tet gifts. (Photo: VNA)

With Tet gifts from the mainland, officials and soldiers on An Bang Island prepare a traditional fruit tray to welcome the Lunar New Year (Tet). (Photo: VNA)

Boxes of Tet gifts and daily necessities are transferred from Khanh Hoa ship - 01(561) to canoes, for officers and soldiers on the islands of Truong Sa island district. (Photo: VNA)

Kumquat trees, a symbol of Tet, are transported to Truong Sa. (Photo: VNA)

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