Square-fruit Malabar Almond trees on Ly Son Island
In addition to boasting famous attractions such as Mount Thoi Loi, Hang Cau Cave, Bai Sau Beach, Hang Pagoda, and Duc Pagoda, Ly Son has also gained a new highlight: streets shaded by “bang vuong” or square-fruit Malabar Almond trees.
Bang vuong trees are found everywhere on Ly Son Island, from temples and caves to roadsides, around the Hoang Sa Flotilla Exhibition House monument, and in the grounds of village communal houses. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
After nearly 10 years of effort, more than 3,000 bang vuong trees have been planted in the island district and are thriving. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
Bang vuong flowers bloom only at night. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
Bang vuong fruit resembles a unique lantern. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
Visitors to Ly Son Island can admire thousands of bang vuong trees and their vigorous vitality, which have withstood storms to stand firm on this frontier island of Vietnam. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
Anyone who has visited An Bang, an island in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, will undoubtedly never forget the waves coming from various directions around the island. What makes the waves of An Bang special is the extraordinary experience they offer to those on boats approaching or leaving the island.
As they overcome challenges and difficulties, letters from the mainland are happily received by soldiers stationed in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago. The simple letters carry sentiments of love from family, ordinary people, and especially from students around the country, bringing the warmth of the mainland to Truong Sa.
Bang Vuong, or the square-fruit Malabar Almond tree, is not only a distinctive plant of the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago but also a symbol of the resilience and vigorous spirit of the Vietnamese Navy soldiers.
36 years have passed since the heroic battle to safeguard the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago (March 14, 1988-2024), and the courageous sacrifice of 64 Vietnamese navy soldiers in the Gac Ma Battle will forever be remembered in the hearts of Vietnamese people. The event was also a reminder for generations to firmly safeguard the national sovereignty over seas and islands.
The The Liaison Committee for soldiers of Trường Sa (Spratly) Islands held a ceremony on March 14 in Da Nang city in remembrance of the 64 soldiers who laid down their lives defending Gac Ma (Johnson South) Reef in Vietnam’s Spratly archipelago 36 years ago.
The Union of Vietnam Students in France (UEVF) recently held a charity fair at the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Paris to raise fund for residents and soldiers on Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly).
Bang vuong trees are found everywhere on Ly Son Island, from temples and caves to roadsides, around the Hoang Sa Flotilla Exhibition House monument, and in the grounds of village communal houses. (Photo: Vietnamplus) 
After nearly 10 years of effort, more than 3,000 bang vuong trees have been planted in the island district and are thriving. (Photo: Vietnamplus) 
Bang vuong flowers bloom only at night. (Photo: Vietnamplus) 
Bang vuong fruit resembles a unique lantern. (Photo: Vietnamplus) 
Visitors to Ly Son Island can admire thousands of bang vuong trees and their vigorous vitality, which have withstood storms to stand firm on this frontier island of Vietnam. (Photo: Vietnamplus) 
