I just had the opportunity to visit the place where the first sunrise on the mainland of Vietnam is seen: Mui Dai Lanh (also known as Mui Dien). Standing under the flagpole, you don’t need to look up too high to see the majesty of the country. Just standing there and looking at the flag, the emotions well up indescribable.
Dai Lanh Cape is located in Phuoc Tan village, Hoa Tam commune, Dong Hoa town, Phu Yen province. In August 2008, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism decided to rank Bai Mon - Dai Lanh Cape (Dien Cape) as a national monument.
This beautiful landscape complex is a valuable asset of Phu Yen province, an attractive destination that cannot be missed in the journeys of tourists on the central coast of Vietnam. The convenient route makes every tour try to include and introduce as much as possible about the lighthouse, Mon beach and Rang Dong cape.
Dai Lanh Lighthouse was officially built in 1890 by French architects in the 90s of the 19th century. After many historical events, more than 100 years later, in 1995, the lighthouse was restored and kept in its current state. That information is enough to affirm sovereignty . It echoes in history, culture and now the seemingly modest lighthouse contributes to tourism development. One thing is certain, anyone who comes here, when looking at the flag flying on the flagpole, feels the sacred affection for the sovereignty of the Fatherland. And for international tourists, they cherish those cultural values.
The national flag flies on the flagpole of Mui Dai Lanh.
Showing us a styrofoam cooler containing many bottles of soft drinks, a friendly lighthouse employee invited visitors to take a break. He said: "While carrying out the task of protecting sovereignty and guarding passing ships, we also join hands to contribute to the development of tourism, so that the lives of the people here change every day" - the employee on duty at Dai Lanh lighthouse shared.
The trip and experiences at Mui Dai Lanh left me with many impressions. The lighthouse staff on duty was on duty, guiding passing ships, but also enthusiastically guiding tourists to visit the lighthouse. He shared: "Life is still very difficult, but I still want to stick with this job, to be able to watch ships go out to sea every day, to bring joy to tourists."
Impressed by a beautiful tour guide from Phu Yen who always smiles at tourists. "For me, making tourists see the beauty and cultural value of this scenic spot is a source of pride" - the tour guide confided. It is truly admirable when local people enjoy and directly contribute to the scenic spot.
Tourism today is very different from before, because even without arriving, tourists know what the place they are going to has. But by directly feeling it, tourists will more firmly affirm the beauty and record in their minds their love for our country. For international tourists, along with their love for discovery and learning, they also form a fondness for the landscape and culture of Vietnam after each trip. Not only because of the cheap price, rich variety of types, but also the service style, and the warmth and thoughtfulness. Vietnam always wants to show international friends that not only the nature but also the Vietnamese people are lovable.
From the story at Mui Dai Lanh, let me also talk more broadly about the awareness of protecting sovereignty. The struggle to protect national sovereignty, borders and territories is a long-term process, requiring the joint efforts of everyone. In that process, maintaining a "soft border" from the culture, from the thinking of all Vietnamese people and to some extent also of international friends is something we must focus on. Navy soldiers, border guards and people living on the borders and islands work hard every day to preserve every inch of land, not to let it be eroded in the information age and the softening of all things. Every Vietnamese person, no matter where they are on this S-shaped land, must carry within themselves that sacred duty!
Every day, the lighthouse staff and tour guides at Mui Dai Lanh still work hard and are enthusiastic with tourists. Don't think that they do this job for a living, simply to introduce beautiful scenery to tourists, but more than that, they also want to show the world the patriotism and hospitality of the Vietnamese people.
Tourism is a unique industry. It is not only timely, connected, and competitive, but also deeply related to culture. This smokeless industry has been formed and developed for a long time and has achieved many successes. The COVID-19 pandemic is like a storm that has swept away the achievements of the tourism industry over the years, but we have overcome them to become an attractive destination. That achievement is also the way for us to maintain a "soft border" and elevate the country.
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