Along with their combat readiness duties, officers and soldiers on these islands have spent time making banh chung (square glutinous rice cakes), decorating the  altar, pots of kumquat and apricot blossom trees according to traditional Tet, creating a bustling and warm Tet atmosphere.

The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce several photos of the Tet-welcoming activities on islands in Truong Sa island district.

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Peach trees and apricot blossoms, gifts from the mainland to islands
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A working mission from Truong Sa Island presents gifts to a local household.
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Officers, soldiers, militia troops and local people join hands in making banh chung.
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Troops decorate a five-fruit tray for Tet.
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A representative from local authorities pays a pre-Tet visit to a local household.

Translated by Mai Huong