February 28, 2026 | 23:21 (GMT+7)
Bustling preparations on Truong Sa Island ahead of big national festive day
PANO – These days, a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere is spreading across Truong Sa (Spratly) Island as officials, soldiers, and residents actively prepare for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
Upon receiving ballot boxes, ballots, and related election materials, members of Polling Team No.4 at Polling Station No.14, together with relevant forces, promptly began their assigned tasks. The preparations were carried out in an orderly and coordinated manner, from setting up ceremonial gates and hanging banners and slogans to posting the official list of candidates. All decorations and arrangements were completed carefully in strict accordance with the guidelines of the Truong Sa Special Zone Election Committee.
As evening approached, election awareness programs were broadcast over the island’s loudspeaker system, helping voters better understand the significance of the election, relevant legal provisions, and their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
Below are photos capturing the vibrant preparations of voters on Truong Sa Island for the upcoming election day.
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Truong Sa Island adorned with flags and flowers ahead of the major national event |
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A working delegation from Truong Sa Special Zone and Naval Region 4 transports a ballot box from the ship to the island. |
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Handover of inspected ballot box to the polling station on Truong Sa Island |
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Decorating the polling area and posting the list of candidates |
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Voters on Truong Sa Island study the brief biographies of the candidates. |
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Commander Trinh Xuan Binh, head of the working delegation aboard Ship 471 of Naval Region 4, expressed his confidence and extended his best wishes to the officers and soldiers on Truong Sa Island for the successful organization of the election on the island. |
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Polling Station No.14 – Truong Sa Island stands confident and ready for the great national festive day. |
Translated by Chung Anh