Khanh Hoa (VNA) – NewYear wishes were sent to residents and soldiers in the Truong Sa (Spratly)island district via a live television programme organised by Khanh Hoa provinceauthorities on January 24.
The event took place at theApril 2 Square, Nha Trang city, Truong Sa town and Sinh Ton commune in Truong Saisland district.
Le Thanh Quang, Khanh Hoaprovince’s Party Committee Secretary, asked people and soldiers in Truong Satown and Sinh Ton commune about their preparations for Tet.
Do The Tuyen, chairman of theTruong Sa town People’s Committee, said with investment from the Party, State,and the Vietnamese People’s Navy’s RegionalCommand, buildings like the cultural house, tradition house and parks have beenbuilt.
Half a month before, necessities for Tetlike food, flower, pork, and beef were transported from the mainland to theislands while people on islands began decorating their houses for Tet.
Culture, art and sports programmes werepractised to prepare for Tet performances.
Luong Quoc Anh, chairman of the Sinh TonPeople’s Committee, said that his commune had received all necessities from themainland.
Quang wished soldiers and people of TruongSa town and Sinh Ton commune in Truong Sa district a warm, happy, safe Tet but urgedthem to remember their responsibility to protect the sea and islands.
Via live television broadcast, on behalf ofpeople and soldiers in Truong Sa district, Tuyen and Anh wished people on themainland a happy Tet.-VNA
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