Ly Son stretches out in the middle of the ocean

(GLO)- In mid-October 2025, a working delegation including representatives of the Coast Guard Region 2 Command and localities from Gia Lai to Quang Tri visited Ly Son special zone (Quang Ngai). As an outpost island of the Fatherland, overcoming many difficulties, Ly Son special zone is rising in the middle of the ocean.

Amidst the vast ocean, Ly Son emerges as a "green gem" of the Central region, both quiet and vibrant.

Products from Ly Son garlic are increasingly popular. Photo: Minh Trung

With an area of ​​just over 10 km² and a population of nearly 25,000, Ly Son special economic zone is gradually asserting its position as a center of economic - tourism - marine services. Here, garlic - the island's "white gold" is grown on an area of ​​290 hectares with an output of about 1,000 tons per year.

On the white sand fields, people still diligently cultivate each row of garlic and onion, placing their faith, will and love for their homeland in them. Ly Son garlic is not only a specialty, but also a symbol of the spirit of overcoming difficulties, a product crystallized between the soil, wind and the saltiness of the ocean.

Along with agriculture , tourism is becoming a bright spot on the island's development journey. In the past 9 months, Ly Son has welcomed more than 82,000 visitors, including more than 1,000 international visitors - a record number since becoming a special economic zone.

Famous landscapes such as To Vo gate, Cau cave, Hang pagoda, Thoi Loi peak... attract tourists not only by its wild beauty but also by the cultural and historical depth of the land associated with the once loyal Hoang Sa team.

Tourists in Ly Son special economic zone. Photo: Minh Trung

Mr. Nguyen Van Huy, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ly Son Special Economic Zone, said: "We focus on developing tourism associated with preserving the culture of the islands, while building brands for clean agricultural products such as garlic, onions, and dried seafood. The goal is sustainable development, so that people can both do business and protect the environment, preserving the sovereignty of the islands."

During the survey trip to the near-shore islands, members of the working group visited and exchanged experiences with the authorities and people of Ly Son, thereby learning about the economic development model associated with community tourism.

At garlic production areas, the working group recognized people's creativity in applying new techniques, both improving productivity and protecting the marine environment.

Mr. Duong Hiep Hung - Chairman of Nhon Chau Commune People's Committee (Gia Lai Province) shared: "After visiting and learning about the production model of the local people, we realized that the clean agricultural development direction is worth learning. Cu Lao Xanh Island has similar natural conditions to Ly Son. We will learn from the experience and apply it to production and tourism development in the locality."

The working time on Ly Son Island took place in a close and warm atmosphere. Each story, each example of resilient fishermen going out to sea to cling to the sea clearly depicts the image of people at the forefront of the wind and waves.

Despite the harsh weather and strong monsoon winds, with their will and determination, the people of Ly Son still go out to sea every day, making a fortune from the sea and upholding their ancestors' traditions.

Each ship setting sail not only carries the hope of a bountiful fishing season, but is also a "living milestone" affirming the sacred sovereignty of the Fatherland in the East Sea.

Local working groups propagate against IUU fishing to Ly Son fishermen. Photo: Minh Trung

Fisherman Bui Van Cuu (Tay village, Ly Son special zone) shared: “Thanks to the Coast Guard's propaganda against IUU fishing, people have a better understanding of the sea and legal fishing areas. Every time we go to sea, we remind each other to comply with the law, both to preserve our profession and to preserve the sea for future generations.”

Legal propaganda sessions on the island have now become a familiar activity, helping people to be more confident and accompany the authorities in protecting sovereignty and developing the marine economy.

With the attention of the Party, the State and the armed forces, Ly Son is taking on a new look. Infrastructure systems of transportation, electricity, water, schools, etc. are being invested in and built synchronously, and people’s lives are increasingly improving.

On the island, concrete roads stretch along the coast, new, spacious houses have sprung up in the middle of the fishing village. The cheerful laughter at the fishing wharf every early morning is proof of the new vitality of the outpost island.

Ly Son Special Economic Zone has been growing strongly. The Party Committee, government and people here continue to make efforts to continue the story of "protecting the sea, building the homeland", so that this sacred land will forever be worthy of being the homeland of the heroic Hoang Sa Army, those who have made a golden page in history in the journey to protect the sacred sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/ly-son-vuon-minh-giua-bien-khoi-post569888.html