The contest is tailored for secondary students in coastal localities of Lam Dong province.
The launching ceremony was held virtually from the central venue at the headquarters of the Coast Guard Region 3 Command, connecting with the Lam Dong provincial Department of Education and Training and 30 other venues at participating schools.
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At the central venue at the headquarters of the Coast Guard Region 3 Command |
Speaking at the event, Colonel Hoang Trung Hieu, representing the Coast Guard Region 3 Command, emphasized that the contest aimed to disseminate information and educate students on the Party’s guidelines and the State’s laws regarding the sea and islands. It also highlighted the traditions of the Viet Nam Coast Guard, alongside the nation’s history and geography. He affirmed that equipping students with maritime knowledge, nurturing their patriotism, and raising their awareness of protecting maritime sovereignty hold practical and long-term significance.
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A student speaks at the event. |
Sharing her thoughts, Phan Ngoc Han, a ninth-grader at Tan An Secondary School, expressed her joy and excitement about participating in the contest. The student noted that this was an opportunity for students to consolidate their historical and geographical knowledge while better understanding the role of the sea and islands in national defense.
Through the event, students would increasingly appreciate the contributions of previous generations and the forces guarding the maritime frontiers day and night, motivating them to continue studying, training, and heightening their sense of responsibility toward the Fatherland’s sea and islands.
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Teachers and students attend the virtual launching ceremony at a venue in Lam Dong province. |
The commune- and ward-level preliminary rounds combine virtual and in-person formats, with students answering multiple-choice questions via the contest’s software. The organizing panel will select the top 100 students from each cluster to enter the in-person round, serving as a basis to select candidates for the provincial-, regional-, and national-level finals.
Translated by Minh Anh