(Baonghean.vn) - At the moment when heaven and earth meet, in Truong Sa town, officers, soldiers, civilians, and meteorological and lighthouse staff gathered together to celebrate New Year's Eve. The warm and harmonious feelings within this large family amidst the vast ocean filled the longing for the mainland in each person. All of this created a warm, complete, and vibrant Vietnamese New Year, full of the bright colors of spring. These photos were taken by a reporter from Baonghean.vn in Truong Sa town, Truong Sa district (Khanh Hoa province).
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| Awaiting the New Year's Eve moment, the people and soldiers together performed cultural and artistic programs reflecting the spirit of spring. |
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| The naval officers enthusiastically participated in the "picking flowers of democracy" competition. |
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The atmosphere heated up even more with the wall newspaper competition for the Spring issue of the Year of the Horse. between units |
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| All of this creates a lively atmosphere from the night of the 30th of Tet until the moment of New Year's Eve. |
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| As is tradition, on the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, officers, soldiers, and people of Truong Sa town hold a flag-raising ceremony to honor the national flag. |
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| Afterwards, they all went together to offer incense and pay respects to the spirit of President Ho Chi Minh at his Memorial House. |
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| And offer incense to commemorate the heroic martyrs. |
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| Next, people visit Truong Sa Lon Pagoda to pray at the beginning of the year. All of this creates a Tet atmosphere that is both traditional and sacred, and full of meaning. |
Thanh Duy - Dao Tuan
