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Quang Ngai hosts photo exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa for first time

The first photo exhibition on Hoang Sa (Paracels) and Truong Sa (Spratlys) in the central province of Quang Ngai opened in the central park of Quang Ngai city on August 19.
Quang Ngai hosts photo exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa for first time ảnh 1Some visitors to the photo exhibition on Hoang Sa and Truong Sa in Quang Ngai province on August 19 (Photo: VNA)
Quang Ngai (VNA) – The first photo exhibition on Hoang Sa (Paracels) and Truong Sa(Spratlys) in the central province of Quang Ngai opened in the central park ofQuang Ngai city on August 19.

The eventis held by the High Command of Naval Region 3 and the Arts and LiteratureAssociation of the province.

Among the110 photos on display, the 60 by members of the Quang Ngai association reflect the daily life of naval soldiers andresidents in Truong Sa, along with visits by those from the mainland to thesoldiers and residents on the islands and DK1 platforms there.

Twentyothers by the high command depict naval officers and soldiers’training, combat readiness, and efforts to safeguard the country’s sea areas,as well as their actions to support and save fishermen working in the vicinityof Hoang Sa.

The remaining30, provided by the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education,are file photos about Hoang Sa.

The exhibitionis expected to help improve local people’s awareness of Vietnam’s seas andislands, particularly the role and position of seas and islands in theFatherland construction and defence; inspire their patriotism and awareness of protectingthe sovereignty and territorial integrity; and introduce the works by membersof the Quang Ngai association.

The displaywill last through August 23./.
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