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.
The white bang vuong flowers, clustered together, are referred to by Truong Sa soldiers as the “queen” of the various local flower species. (Photo: VNA)
Dried bang vuong fruit - a special gift from Truong Sa. (Photo: VNA)
Dried and fresh bang vuong fruit. (Photo: VNA)
Bang vuong flower buds. (Photo: VNA)
Bang vuong is a woody plant, 7 to 25 metres high, with white flowers arranged in clusters. (Photo: VNA)
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.
The Naval Region 2 High Command has sent a delegation to visit officers and soldiers on duty on DK1 platforms on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year, or Tet, holiday.
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.