Cozy and meaningful Tet in Truong Sa

Friday, 24/01/2025

Hundreds of nautical miles from the mainland, the atmosphere welcoming the Lunar New Year 2025 on islands and spots in the Truong Sa archipelago is still warm and filled with military-civilian affection. Below are some photos of the Tet atmosphere in Truong Sa archipelago taken by Binh Duong Newspaper reporters.

The atmosphere of the traditional New Year celebration is everywhere on the islands and island destinations. In photo: Soldiers of An Bang island decorate the hall and Uncle Ho's altar to welcome the Snake Spring 2025
Soldiers of Da Dong B island decorate apricot trees for Tet celebration
Soldiers and civilians on Truong Sa Lon Island wrap rice cakes together, showing the solidarity between the military and civilians to celebrate a joyful and warm Tet.
Soldier Vu Thanh Tho, from Chanh Phu Hoa ward, Ben Cat city (Binh Duong), holds a pair of rice cakes wrapped with his teammates and the people of Truong Sa town.
Adults and children dressed in traditional clothes happily celebrate the traditional New Year.
An art performance by soldiers of Truong Sa Lon island during a cultural art exchange night with the delegation visiting and wishing a happy new year to soldiers and residents on Truong Sa archipelago.
Enjoy spring, but always remember their duty. Officers and soldiers stationed on the islands and at coastal points always keep their weapons ready, day and night, to protect the sacred sovereignty of our sea and islands.

Reported by Minh Duy - Translated by Ngoc Huynh