Although mainland people celebrate the nine-day Tet holiday in a week’s time, islanders are busy preparing for the festive event.
Soldiers and local authorities of Tra Ban island in the northern border province of Quang Ninh were full of festive cheer as a delegation of the Vietnam Navy Command Region 1 visited and presented Tet gifts there.
Rear admiral Pham Van Dien praised the efforts of the soldiers in protecting the nation’s maritime sovereignty and asked them to continue to maintain vigilance and a high state of combat readiness.
He wishes them good health and best wishes for an enjoyable warm Tet holiday on the island.
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Carrying visitors to the island
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Transferring mainland Tet gifts to islanders
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Extending best Tet wishes to officers and soldiers
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Presenting Tet gifts to radar station officers
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Putting the finishing touches to the fruit tray
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Along with national defence tasks, soldiers get involved in farm economy
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Climbing up a Radar station at the altitude of 108m
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Practising every day is a must for soldiers
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Relaxing after hard-working hours
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First sergeant Hoang Anh Dung is eager to celebrate his first Tet on the island
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