On the islands in Truong Sa, people strive to overcome difficulties, work enthusiastically, and join forces with the army to protect the border and islands of the Fatherland.
If you go directly to the islands of Sinh Ton, Da Tay A, Song Tu Tay, Truong Sa Lon, etc., you will understand the life, will, thoughts and aspirations of the people here. In the midst of the sea, they strive to overcome difficulties to build a new life.
When we stepped foot on Sinh Ton island, children from 3 to 8 years old rushed out to greet us, "hello aunt, hello uncle" politely, feeling like seeing an acquaintance for a long time. Given small packets of candy, the children thanked them and then went out to the square to have fun together.
The road to Sinh Ton island is lined with green trees, with the lovely tiled roofs of buildings, schools, and houses.
Children playing at Survival Island
Phan Nguyen Xuan Thuy's family (from Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa) is used to the simple life here. Thuy said that every year, the happiest season for households on the island is "Spratly season" around May and June, when the delegations visit the island, bring funny stories from the mainland, visit, encourage cadres, soldiers and households on the island.
Every day, Thuy's husband is busy with militia and self-defense work, while she stays at home, taking care of 2 children. Thuy confided: “Although life is still difficult, we are very happy to live in the care and love of the Navy. The love of the army and the people is the most precious thing on the island."
Ms. Vi Thu Trang receives delegates from the mainland to visit the island
Like Thuy's family, Vi Thu Trang's family and Thai Minh Khai's family have lived on Da Tay Island for many years. Bringing a plate of jelly made from seaweed to treat guests from the mainland who came to visit, the young couple was as happy as seeing their relatives again.
“My wife and I have two children aged 2 and 9 years old. The children are always flirting with the soldiers. Although the physical conditions are not as good as the mainland, there is not much land for cultivation and husbandry, the climate is harsh... but the affection of the people and soldiers on the island is always abundant, everywhere is their family" - Ms. Trang said.
Houses on Da Tay A island were built spaciously
Along with Ms. Thu Trang's house is the house of many other households located close to each other, spaciously built with full amenities and living utensils. To increase production, households on Da Tay A island grow vegetables and raise chickens. The raising and taking care of children of families is less arduous thanks to the support and care of Navy officers and soldiers.
Unfortunately, with many people on the islands in Truong Sa, what we have recognized is the effort to overcome difficulties to take care of family life, join forces with the army to keep peace on the island, and contribute to protecting the island. the island border of the country.
Mr. Ho Van Mung, Secretary of Nha Trang City Party Committee (left cover), visits Mr. Huynh Duc Phong and his wife
Huynh Duc Phong and his wife Nguyen Thi Ngoc No (living in Sinh Ton commune) say that the island is their second home. The most fun is every mid-autumn festival, the cadres and soldiers on the island organize a lion dance and procession of lights for the children.
“Life on the island is no longer as poor as it used to be. If the solar energy system is improved to have more stable electricity, there is nothing like it," Phong confided.
According to Mr. Le Xuan Viet (living in Sinh Ton commune), life here is not as good as the mainland, but over the years, his family has gotten used to the breath of the sea, the sun, and the wind between the oceans.
Mr. Viet added: "When our son was more than 2 months old, the couple let him get on the boat to the island and live until now. It was a very memorable trip because the waves were big at that time, now I'm almost 2 years old, and I'm going to run well all over the island."
Soldiers take care of vegetables on the island
Each point and island on the Truong Sa archipelago is the mark of sovereignty over the country's sacred sea and islands. In the idyllic rhythm of life, with the solidarity of the army and people, each islander is working with officers and soldiers day and night to preserve every inch of the land, sea and airspace of the Fatherland.
Talking to Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Le Dinh Hai, Chairman of the People's Committee of Truong Sa island district (Khanh Hoa), affirmed that Truong Sa is changing day by day. Facilities and infrastructure are increasingly improved, people's lives are better taken care of. This is possible thanks to the attention of the Party and State, the joint efforts of people throughout the country, the efforts of the army and people on the islands.
Mr. Le Dinh Hai, Chairman of Truong Sa District People's Committee
“The connection between the mainland and the island is closer. In particular, roads and trees are always cared for and preserved so that the green color of the Truong Sa archipelago becomes more and more open, so that the country's coastal areas are more and more stable," said Mr. Le Dinh Hai.
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