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A corner of Phu Quoc island, Kien Giang province

 

The event will be organised by the provincial People’s Committee, the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts, the departments of culture, sports and tourism of Khanh Hoa, Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, Hung Yen, Thanh Hoa, Da Nang, Phu Yen, Dak Lak, Ho Chi Minh City, Kien Giang, Ca Mau and folk art troupe from the Culture Centre for the Vietnam Elderly.

It will also introduce the potential of sea and island tourism, contributing to the affirmation of the nation’s sea and island sovereignty.

Over 200 photos, artefacts and maps featuring Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos, Nguyen dynasty’s royal documents on Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos will be on display.

The beauty of Vietnamese seas and islands will be featured on literature works, press and music pieces.

Local specialties and seafood will be sold and music performances staged on the occasion.-VNA

China asked to respect Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa archipelagos

China asked to respect Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa archipelagos

Vietnam has full legal foundations and historical evidence affirming its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos in accordance with international law.  

Soldiers of ancient Hoang Sa Flotilla commemorated in Quang Ngai

Soldiers of ancient Hoang Sa Flotilla commemorated in Quang Ngai

The “Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa” (Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa Soldiers) was organized in Ly Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai, on April 20.  

China’s recent activities in Hoang Sa violate Vietnam’s sovereignty: spokeswoman

China’s recent activities in Hoang Sa violate Vietnam’s sovereignty: spokeswoman

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