(CPV) - For every officer, soldier and resident of Truong Sa archipelago, the flag-raising ceremony is an important ritual; the image of the national flag always has a very sacred meaning, expressing the honor and pride of the forces on the archipelago when contributing to the cause of preserving and protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.
Truong Sa archipelago is the outpost island line at the headland of the Fatherland. There, in the middle of the vast ocean, our army and people not only strive to overcome difficulties and hardships to excellently complete all tasks; but also always turn towards the mainland with steadfast faith. At the same time, they bravely and steadfastly affirm and firmly protect the sovereignty of the Fatherland. On the National Day of September 2, on all islands of Vietnam's Truong Sa archipelago such as Truong Sa island, Song Tu Tay island, Sinh Ton island, Da Tay island, Tien Nu island, Co Lin island, Da Dong A island, Phan Vinh B island, Son Ca island, Da Lat island, An Bang island, Len Dao island,... the national flag has been and is flying proudly in the wind. The image of the national flag flying amidst the waves of Truong Sa is like an affirmation of the determination of the army and people of Truong Sa to always be ready to fight and protect the sacred sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.
Solemn ceremony of raising the national flag at Truong Sa island on the morning of National Day, September 2
Lieutenant Colonel Tran Quang Phu, Commander of Truong Sa Island, shared that for every officer, soldier and resident of Truong Sa Island, the flag-raising ceremony is an important ritual; the image of the national flag always has a very sacred meaning, expressing the honor and pride of the forces on the island when contributing to the cause of preserving and protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.
Hanging the national flag at Song Tu Tay island.
The national flag fluttering in the waves of Truong Sa seems to carry national pride. In particular, on the National Day of September 2, the image of the national flag in the middle of Truong Sa archipelago not only clearly affirms the sovereignty of the Fatherland but also shows the connection between the sea, islands and the mainland; as a strong affirmation, Truong Sa (along with Hoang Sa) is forever an inseparable part of the beloved country of Vietnam./.
Nguyen Thi Hoan