(Baonghean.vn) – Song Tu Tay is one of the three largest islands of the Truong Sa archipelago. The island has an extremely important strategic position, acting as the “gateway” of the island district. To maintain the sovereignty of Song Tu Tay in particular and Truong Sa in general, the army and people on the island have been constantly training, working, building and studying.
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| As the “Outpost” of the Fatherland, the Truong Sa Sea is always hot with the encroachment activities of foreign ships and planes. Song Tu Tay Island is always placed on high alert. |
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| Training and drills are always carried out regularly and smoothly by officers and soldiers. |
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| Rapid response air defense positions are ready to fight off ships and planes violating sovereignty. |
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| After each hour of study and combat readiness training, officers and soldiers actively increase production. |
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| Green vegetables are precious and always in short supply. Officers and soldiers on the island often grow bean sprouts on sacks and sacks to improve the quality of their meals. |
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| The end-of-day sports activities are always enthusiastically participated in by soldiers. |
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| Thanks to the attention of all levels of the industry, local authorities and people nationwide. Now, Tet in Song Tu Tay is as complete as on the mainland. The island's officers and soldiers are wrapping Chung cakes to prepare for Tet. |
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| Families on Song Tu Tay Island are also actively preparing for their traditional Tet holiday. Goods and essential necessities are still being ordered and sent from the mainland by ship. |
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| Every family on the island grows vegetables. |
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| Dad plays with his daughter - the third citizen born on Song Tu Tay Island. |
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| The family of Mr. Ngo Tan Kiet and Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Thoang prepare for the traditional New Year. |
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| Class time on Song Tu Tay Island. |
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| Students on Song Tu Tay Island are innocent and happy during recess. |
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| Young citizens of the Fatherland at the forefront. |
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| Venerable Thich Nhuan Dat, abbot of Song Tu Tay Pagoda, grows squash. This monk has submitted a request to the Church to continue staying on the island long term to practice, take care of the spiritual life of fishermen, and contribute to preserving the sea and islands. |
Thanh Son
(Mail from Truong Sa archipelago)
