Reporting from the Spratly Islands
Visiting the Truong Sa Archipelago, the frontier of our homeland, is surely a dream for many. Yet, fate has brought us here twice, allowing us to experience the wind, sun, sand, and coral of Truong Sa. And as the ship turned, completing its thousands of nautical miles journey back to the mainland, our hearts were filled with longing for the distant islands.
Visiting the Truong Sa Archipelago, the frontier of our homeland, is surely a dream for many. Yet, fate has brought us here twice, allowing us to experience the wind, sun, sand, and coral of Truong Sa. And as the ship turned, completing its thousands of nautical miles journey back to the mainland, our hearts were filled with longing for the distant islands.
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In May 2010, we once again had the opportunity to visit Truong Sa (Spratly Islands) aboard the ship HQ 957. The delegation consisted of 30 members, led by Comrade To Hong Hai, Standing Committee member and Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department. Among them were six journalists from Nghe An Newspaper, Nghe An Radio and Television Station, and Nghe An Police Newspaper. This was a memorable trip, as the Nghe An delegation had the important task of working with Task Force No. 11 to inaugurate the Memorial House of President Ho Chi Minh on Truong Sa Island (Truong Sa town) on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of his birth.
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During this time, the press had an advantage in their work. Specifically, Viettel's 3G mobile network was available on most islands. This meant that not only articles and photos could be sent, but also television reports could be transmitted (of course, not as fast as on the mainland, taking hours).
To produce these reports and "Truong Sa Diaries," many journalists have to stay up late, wake up early, and even go without food to do their work.
After this trip, there will be many more trips, trips that we, as journalists, are always excited and eager to take.
We have always hoped that one day soon, we will be able to visit all the islands and islets in our beloved Truong Sa Archipelago.
Phan Toan - Tran Hai
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