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Tet comes early to Truong Sa islanders

The traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) has arrived early for soldiers and islanders on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago as ships are crossing rough seas to carry Tet gifts and supplies from all parts of the country to the islands.
Tet comes early to Truong Sa islanders ảnh 1Tet gifts and supplies brought to soldiers on Da Tay A island. (Photo: VNA)

Khanh Hoa (VNA) – The traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) has arrivedearly for soldiers and islanders on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago as ships arecrossing rough seas to carry Tet gifts and supplies from all parts of thecountry to the islands.

Packs of glutinous rice, Dong leaves to wrap Banh chung (square glutinous ricecake), kumquat trees and apricot blossom trees are being transported by theNaval Region 4 High Command to locals on Truong Sa archipelago.

Colonel Nguyen Cong Son, Deputy Commissar of the Naval Region 4 High Commandsaid: “Naval Region 4’s brigade 146 has set up plans to ensure essential goodsfor soldiers and residents on the islands. The supplies bring traditional Tetatmosphere and are of great encouragement for them to overcome difficulties tosafeguard the national territory”.

Celebrating Tet holiday on Truong Sa Island for the first time, soldier DinhVan Chuc from Phu Xuyen distict, Hanoi, was full of emotions. He said “This ismy first Tet far away from home and family. However, Tet atmosphere is allaround the island with flower, Banh chung and traditional dishes”.

He added that he and his comrades will try their best to accomplish dutyentrusted by the country.-VNA

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