Meaningful journey of 100 journalists to Truong Sa archipelago

Journey of 100 journalists to Truong Sa

A trip with special meaning

Seven consecutive days of sailing more than a thousand nautical miles, the journalists in the working group visited the soldiers and people on the islands of Da Thi, Sinh Ton, Co Lin, Len Dao, Da Tay A, and Truong Sa Lon.

During the 7-day journey, the Vietnamese Fisheries Surveillance ship numbered KN-290 brought working group No. 25 to visit 6 islands and 1 rig.

For some journalists, this was the first time they had been to Truong Sa, and the feeling was very emotional. Editor-in-Chief of Tuyen Quang Newspaper Mai Duc Thong shared: "When we started to get on the canoe and gradually approach the island, I was extremely happy, everyone in the group waved: 'This island is ours, this island is ours'".

Working delegation No. 25 was led by Colonel Do Hong Duyen, Deputy Political Commissar of Naval Region 2; also participating in the delegation were journalist Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association ; journalist Nguyen Duc Loi, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Journalists Association and 100 leaders and reporters from press agencies and journalist associations nationwide visited Truong Sa archipelago from May 23 to May 29.

Leading Working Group No. 25 to enter Da Thi Island is journalist Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, and President of the Vietnam Journalists Association.

Mr. Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association, said: "In order to implement the plan to organize Working Group No. 25 to visit Truong Sa and DK1/19 Platform in 2025, according to the assigned functions and tasks, units, organizations, the Vietnam Journalists Association and the Navy Command have actively and proactively deployed all aspects for the working trip.

“This trip is very special, the most special thing is that not only did the reporters go in small groups like before, but for the first time there was a large number of journalists, including leaders of press agencies and leaders of Journalists Associations nationwide, traveling on the same ship to Truong Sa archipelago” – journalist Le Quoc Minh said.

The President of the Vietnam Journalists Association also added: The fact that 100 leaders as well as reporters and journalists travel on the same train to directly visit soldiers and civilians on the Truong Sa archipelago and the oil rig will be an unprecedented opportunity, when that time comes, the leaders of the press agencies will certainly direct information lines about the sea and islands to be more unified and stronger.

"When the press travels together on a train and experiences the lives of island soldiers, there will certainly be many interesting ideas, helping to make propaganda work about the islands more creative," emphasized journalist Le Quoc Minh.

Journalist Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association, accompanied the press agencies on the canoe to the island.

The next journey of Working Group No. 25 was to Sinh Ton Island, where 100 journalists and delegates captured memorable moments at the Sinh Ton Island landmark.

In addition to meaningful and practical gifts, journalists visited and encouraged officers, soldiers and people of Sinh Ton Island.

Moved when visiting submerged islands in Truong Sa

During this special voyage, the journalists visited the submerged islands of Da Thi, Co Lin and Len Dao. These are small islands but have a very important position in detecting and preventing the activities of foreign ships violating Vietnam's sovereignty in the waters of the Truong Sa archipelago.

Here, journalists witnessed with their own eyes the life that, although still full of hardship and deprivation, is always full of determination to overcome difficulties and the optimistic spirit of the people here.

Seen from afar, the submerged islands of Con Lin, Len Dao, Da Thi… look like lighthouses in the middle of the waves of Truong Sa.

Living conditions here are still lacking, however, the soldiers still steadfastly stick to protecting the sacred sovereignty of the Fatherland. Overcoming all those difficulties, with will, determination, solidarity and high responsibility, generations of officers and soldiers working on the submerged islands always excellently complete their assigned tasks to contribute to building the island into one of the solid defense lines in Truong Sa.

The delegation leader visited a family on Da Tay A island.

Previously, like other submerged islands, the biggest difficulty on these islands was the lack of fresh water and no land to grow trees, vegetables, etc. Here, fresh water for daily life was mainly exploited from rainwater. In recent years, the islands have been invested in equipping reservoir systems, so they have proactively ensured 100% of their daily water needs. The islands have wind and solar energy systems, contributing to improving and enhancing living conditions and serving training and work, etc.

Journalist Thanh Chau (Nhan Dan Newspaper) visits the vegetable garden on Da Thi Island.

At every island, the journalists took the opportunity to exchange and learn more about the life and people on the island. Journalist-writer Phong Diep (Nhan Dan Newspaper) shared with admiration: "For a long time, we have thought that young people cannot live without technology, without a smartphone to surf the web, watch tiktok, but here, young soldiers only in their late teens and early twenties are still persistent, resilient, and full of optimism to protect the sovereignty of the sea and islands...".

Image of a young soldier, strong and resilient in protecting the sacred sovereignty of the Fatherland.

In their free time, the young soldiers play with the children on the island to ease their homesickness.

Island soldiers just lack human warmth.

Journalist To Dinh Tuan - Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, coming to Truong Sa for the second time, still had very special feelings: "I feel happy because the submerged islands have changed and developed a lot compared to before, the islands have more vegetable gardens, gyms, and rich libraries of books for officers and soldiers to improve their knowledge outside of training and combat time. The journalist hopes that the mainland will continue to turn towards the sacred sea and islands of the Fatherland."

Journalist To Dinh Tuan, Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, presented the national flag from the program "Proud of the National Flag" to soldiers and fishermen.

Soldiers of Co Lin island say goodbye to working group number 25.

See you again Truong Sa!

Journalist Le Quoc Minh commented: "Beyond the meaning of a normal business trip, the most valuable and historical thing about the journey of more than 100 journalists to the islands and platforms of Truong Sa on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day this time is to give press managers and reporters a realistic and emotional panoramic view of the simple life but always full of the spirit of overcoming difficulties of soldiers and people in Truong Sa. From there, we understand and love Truong Sa more and more."

Journalist Le Quoc Minh and working group number 25 waved to the Truong Sa soldiers.

The things that are directly heard, seen, and the emotions that linger in the writer's heart will be spread out on written pages, newspaper articles, television reports..., conveying the love for Truong Sa, the island sea area at the head of the country in the East Sea to readers, to the general public at home and abroad. From there, the community of people across the country will turn to Truong Sa, join hands and hearts to support soldiers and people here to preserve the sacred island sea area of the Fatherland, protect national sovereignty in the era of the country's rise and international integration.

Thanh Dat - Nhandan.vn

Source: https://nhandan.vn/anh-hanh-trinh-y-nghia-cua-100-nha-bao-den-voi-quan-dao-truong-sa-post884152.html