The delegation was led by Senior Captain Le Van Huong, Deputy Political Commissar of the Vietnam People’s Navy. The deputy heads of the delegation were Huynh Thanh Dat, Deputy Head of the Central Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization; Nguyen Minh Khanh, Director of the Department of Internal Affairs under the Government Office; Senior Colonel Trinh Duc Thiem, Commander of the Hoa Binh Provincial Military Command; and Senior Colonel Nguyen Duc Phu, Deputy Commander of the Lao Cai Provincial Military Command.
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Huynh Thanh Dat, Deputy Head of the Central Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization, hands over gifts to soldiers and civilians on Len Dao Island (Lansdowne Reef). |
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Senior Colonel Le Van Huong, Deputy Political Commissar of the Vietnam People’s Navy, presents gifts to soldiers on Sinh Ton (Sin Cowe) Island. |
The delegation, consisting of 186 representatives from the Party Central Committee's Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization, the Government Office, Hoa Binh and Lao Cai provinces, businesses, artists, journalists, and personnel from the Vietnam People’s Navy, visited various islands and the DK1/16 platform.
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The delegation visits the monument dedicated to fallen heroes on Truong Sa Island. |
At each location, the delegation worked with, encouraged, presented gifts to, and held cultural exchanges with the military, civilians, and forces stationed on the islands and DK1 platforms. Activities included flag-raising ceremonies, inspections at Song Tu Tay (Southwest Cay) Island, memorial services for fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives defending national sovereignty near Len Dao – Co Lin (Lansdowne Reef – Collins Reef), and paying tribute at the statue of national hero Tran Hung Dao on Song Tu Tay Island. Additionally, they planted trees, organized cultural events, and paid tribute at monuments and memorials across the islands.
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The delegation participates in the flag-saluting ceremony on Song Tu Tay Island (Southwest Cay). |
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Delegates pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the national sovereignty over the sea and islands. |
Throughout the trip, the delegation presented gifts to the military and civilians on the islands and DK1 platforms, supporting the Vietnam People’s Navy’s programs and activities with a total value of over VND 7 billion. Each gift served as a token of affection from the mainland, contributing to boosting the morale of military personnel and civilians, helping them stay focused on their duties.
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The Hoa Binh mission presents gifts to troops on Truong Sa (Spratly) Island. |
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The Lao Cai mission hands over gifts to troops on DK1/16 platform. |
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The Government Office mission presents gifts to troops on Len Dao Island (Lansdowne Reef). |
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Artistic performances on Ship KN-491. |
During the voyage, a series of activities were held, including flower arranging competitions, cultural performances, island knowledge contests, chess games, and composing reflections, poetry, and artwork. At the conclusion of the trip, the Vietnam People’s Navy awarded the “For the Cause of Defending National Sea and Island Sovereignty” and “Truong Sa Soldier” badges to all delegates.
Translated by Minh Anh