Celebrating the Lunar New Year on Truong Sa Island

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According to Naval Region 4, at the mainland stationing area in Bac Cam Ranh, numerous cultural and sports activities were held, such as volleyball and football exchanges, tug of war, stick pushing competitions, blindfolded duck catching, Chinese chess tournaments, folk games, and New Year visits and greetings for officers and soldiers throughout the Region. “Celebrating the Party, Celebrating Spring” cultural performances staged by the officers and soldiers themselves fostered a spirit of unity and warmth across the units.

New Year flag-raising ceremony on Trường Sa Island. (Photo: Doan Truong)

Alongside festive activities, special attention was given to caring for the troops’ well-being. Barracks were refurbished and neatly arranged; unit compounds were kept green, clean, and beautiful, decorated with flags, flowers, and banners welcoming the New Year. Tet meals were carefully prepared, meeting standards and ensuring food safety and hygiene, thereby boosting morale and helping officers and soldiers feel secure in fulfilling their duties.

Officers and soldiers on Truong Sa Island visit a pagoda at the beginning of the year. (Photo: Doan Truong)

On the remote islands, officers and soldiers maintained the solemn New Year flag-raising ceremony, reaffirming their determination to firmly safeguard the sacred maritime sovereignty of the Fatherland. They also visited pagodas on the islands to offer incense at the start of the year, praying for national prosperity and peace, calm seas, and the successful fulfillment of assigned tasks. Sports activities, production efforts, and cultural exchanges between troops and local residents were organized in accordance with actual conditions, enabling both soldiers and civilians to welcome spring at the nation’s maritime frontier in a spirit of optimism and steadfastness.

A new spring has arrived at the naval port and across the islands of the Truong Sa archipelago under Naval Region 4. Amid the vibrant colors of spring, naval soldiers remain steadfast at the forefront of the waves, firmly gripping their weapons and holding unwavering faith as they safeguard the peace and tranquility of the nation’s seas and islands.

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