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Bringing early spring to Truong Sa

Saturday, 19:14, 14/02/2026

VOV.VN - Amid January’s rough seas, the vessel Bringing Early Spring to Truong Sa crosses open waters, carrying warmth from the mainland to Song Tu Tay, Sinh Ton and Truong Sa (the Spratly Islands). Meaningful gifts are handed directly to soldiers and civilians, conveying the nation’s trust and affection to those living and serving at the maritime frontline.

bringing early spring to truong sa picture 1 — Amid sun and sea winds, soldiers and residents on the islands keep Tet traditions alive with green banh chung (traditional square sticky rice cakes), solemn and warm holiday altars, and vibrant flowers brought from across the country. (In the photo: Blooming peach trees and fruit-laden kumquat pots are carefully wrapped by soldiers before being transported to remote islands.)

bringing early spring to truong sa picture 2 — These activities serve as traditions that connect people to their roots, creating a warm Tet atmosphere at the frontline.

bringing early spring to truong sa picture 3 — Against the salty sea breeze, the pink of blossoms and the yellow of fruit carry the warmth of the mainland, bringing the presence of a homeland Tet to the islands.

bringing early spring to truong sa picture 4 — Tran Phong, Chairman of the Khanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee, presents flowers and gifts on behalf of the provincial Party Committee, People’s Council and People’s Committee to the working delegation and participating forces during a visit to the Truong Sa special administrative unit ahead of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.

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bringing early spring to truong sa picture 6 — Gifts from the mainland take on added meaning given the hazardous journeys to reach the islands. To bring supplies ashore, soldiers rely on transfer boats, pressing through rough seas and sudden squalls to ensure warmth from the home front reaches servicemen stationed at the maritime frontline.

bringing early spring to truong sa picture 7 — Senior Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Duy Ba, Political Commissar of Brigade 146 under Naval Region 4 Command, together with officers and soldiers, presents Tet gifts to residents on Song Tu Tay Island (Spratly Islands).

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bringing early spring to truong sa picture 9 — Letters from the mainland brave rough seas to reach remote islands. After a long journey across open waters, each message is delivered into the hands of soldiers, carrying family warmth and the trust of the home front to the frontline.

bringing early spring to truong sa picture 10 — Soldiers on Song Tu Tay Island carefully decorate the altar of President Ho Chi Minh and the traditional five-fruit tray for Tet. Against the vast, rough seas, vibrant blossoms and the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh on the national altar bring the warmth of the mainland to every corner of the remote island.

bringing early spring to truong sa picture 11 — Soldiers and residents on the island work together to decorate their homes ahead of the Lunar New Year of the Horse. Carefully arranged blossoms and red couplets, prepared by both troops and civilians, carry shared hopes and confidence for a peaceful new year.

bringing early spring to truong sa picture 12 — Making banh chung (traditional square sticky rice cakes) together has become a Tet tradition on Truong Sa, symbolising the close bond between soldiers and residents.

bringing early spring to truong sa picture 13 — Bright smiles light up the faces of young children on Song Tu Tay, Truong Sa Special Administrative Unit, Khanh Hoa, as fresh stacks of la dong (traditional leaves used to wrap banh chung) arrive from the mainland. Carrying the flavour of a traditional Tet, the leaves become a bridge of affection, bringing an early spring joy to the children.

bringing early spring to truong sa picture 14 — Despite demanding readiness duties, soldiers on Song Tu Tay Island still stage spirited tug-of-war matches, a long-standing tradition eagerly awaited each spring. With residents and children joining in, the contests turn into a common day of joy and courage, affirming enduring solidarity and a collective resolve to safeguard the nation’s maritime sovereignty.

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Lunar New Year gifts to come to Truong Sa Special Zone

A working delegation of Naval Group 129 under the Vietnam People’s Navy on January 16 set off to visit, present Lunar New Year (Tet) gifts and extend holiday greetings to officers, soldiers and residents on islands with harbours and fishing villages in the Truong Sa Special Zone, Khanh Hoa province.

Truong Sa archipelago beneath tranquil skies and still waters

VOV.VN - During the calm season, the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago reveals its peaceful charm and vibrant colors, alongside the soldiers who stand watch day and night to safeguard Vietnam’s seas and skies.

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