Sovereignty markers - sacred symbols on the Spratly Islands

The sovereignty marker is the most solemn place on the Spratly Islands. It is where important activities such as flag-raising ceremonies and military parades take place. The marker is not only a structure marking sovereignty but also a symbol, expressing respect and gratitude to the previous generations who sacrificed to protect the sovereignty of the nation's maritime territories. The sovereignty marker on the Spratly Islands bears complete information about longitude and latitude, along with the inscription "Socialist Republic of Vietnam," firmly affirming Vietnam's sovereignty over its maritime territories.

Information about longitude and latitude on the Sovereignty Marker.

A landmark marking sovereignty over the Spratly Islands.

Sovereignty markers – sacred symbols on the Spratly Islands.

The soldiers in Truong Sa read newspapers sent from the mainland at the foot of the sovereignty marker on Da Tay Island.

People on Da Tay Island stand beneath the sovereignty marker.

A break for the soldiers in Truong Sa.

The sovereignty marker on Da Dong B Island.

Vietnamese naval soldiers stand guard beside a sovereignty marker in the center of Truong Sa Island.

Hong Dat (VNA)

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