The event saw the participation of 60 outstanding students representing over 3,000 students from Vinh Thanh, Vinh Xuan, and An Bang - Vinh An Secondary Schools in Phu Vang district.

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A view of the contest in Phu Vang district

During four parts, contestants showed their knowledge about national sea and islands, sovereignty markers, the Vietnam Law of the Sea in 2012, the Law on the Vietnam Coast Guard, missions and tradition of the coast guard force.

According to a representative of the Coast Guard Region 2 Command, the contest was to continue educating students about the traditions of the nation and raising awareness among teachers and students of the country's sea and islands, the relevant documents of the Party and State concerning maritime sovereignty, and the proud traditions of the Vietnam People's Army, the heroic Vietnam coast guard force, and the resilient history of Phu Vang in the national liberation struggle and in socio-economic development.

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Outstanding contestants of the “I love national sea and islands” contest honored
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Outstanding contestants from the drawing contest rewarded 

At the end of the contest, the organizing panel presented one first, one second, and one third prizes to outstanding students. Thirty out of 200 works from a drawing contest held earlier as part of the event were also awarded.

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The organizing panel hands over scholarships to students from the three schools.
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Students receive bicycles at the event.

On this occasion, the Coast Guard Region 2 Command awarded 60 scholarships, worth VND 1 million each, and 15 bicycles to needy students with outstanding academic results from the three secondary schools.

Translated by Song Anh