Sacred national flag in Truong Sa

Truong Sa is the northernmost point of the Fatherland. There are brave and resilient soldiers who overcome difficulties and hardships to excellently complete all tasks, together with the people to firmly protect the sovereignty of the Fatherland. All activities of the army and people on the island are always associated with the sacred flag of the Fatherland.

Before the sovereignty milestone and the national flag, the flag-saluting ceremony of officers, soldiers and people on Truong Sa island took place in a solemn and proud atmosphere.

Vietnam.vn would like to introduce to you the photo collection “The sacredness of the national flag in Truong Sa” by author Vu Hoang. The photo collection was taken in Khanh Hoa and the author submitted it to the Photo and Video Contest “Happy Vietnam”, organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications .

Flag-raising ceremony on the large Truong Sa island. Amidst the crashing waves, before the sovereignty marker bearing the shape of the country, under the fluttering red national flag, each word of the National Anthem resounds with heroic spirit. Cadres, soldiers, and people sing the National Anthem loudly as a firm affirmation of the sovereignty of the sea and islands. All eyes are turned to the sacred red National Flag. Listening to the National Anthem, wherever you see the National Flag, Vietnam is your homeland... In Truong Sa town, under the proudly fluttering National Flag, we listen to the National Anthem with all our hearts!

Take guests to visit the island.

Truong Sa army and people today.

The national flag flutters in the wind and waves.

Patrolling and protecting sea and island borders.

The national flag is hung at the top of the waves and the wind at sea in extremely harsh weather and climate conditions, often with gusts of wind, so it only takes a few days for the flag to fade and become frayed. When these flags are lowered or replaced, they are written and stamped by officers and soldiers at the island points, then carefully kept so that when a delegation visits, they can be presented as a meaningful gift from Truong Sa.

Coming to Truong Sa, seeing the red flag with a yellow star flying proudly at the sovereignty milestone of the Fatherland, the emotions welled up indescribably. The image of the national flags flying amidst the stormy waves is an immortal symbol affirming the sovereignty of the nation's seas and islands. Looking at the national flag, the loyal oath and determination to fight to protect every inch of the sacred land, sea and islands of the island soldiers in the middle of the ocean resounded. In 2024, the Photo and Video Contest "Happy Vietnam - Happy Vietnam" continued to be organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications in coordination with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists on the website   https://happy.vietnam.vn is open to all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and over. The contest aims to honor individuals and groups with positive information products, making practical contributions to the propaganda and promotion of a beautiful image of Vietnam to the world. Thereby helping people in the country, compatriots abroad and international friends access authentic images of the country, Vietnamese people, Vietnam's achievements in ensuring human rights, towards a happy Vietnam. Each contest category (photo and video) has the following prizes and prize values: - 01 Gold Medal: 70,000,000 VND - 02 Silver Medals: 20,000,000 VND - 03 Bronze Medals: 10,000,000 VND - 10 Encouragement Prizes: 5,000,000 VND - 01 most voted work: 5,000,000 VND The winning authors will be invited by the Organizing Committee to attend the Announcement Ceremony and Award Ceremony and Certificate on live television of Vietnam Television.

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