As Tet (Lunar New Year) comes near, locals and naval soldiers on Sinh Ton (Sin Cowe) island in Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago gather to make traditional chung cakes.">
As Tet (Lunar New Year) comes near, locals and naval soldiers on Sinh Ton (Sin Cowe) island in Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago gather to make traditional chung cakes.
Chung cakes on Sinh Ton islands are mostly wrapped in leaves of Indian-almond trees, a typical plant on the islands
Locals and naval soldiers gathering for wrapping Chung cake has become a tradition on the island that dates back to the days when transportation was limited
Chung cakes wrapped in Indian-almond leaves have a greener colour and a lightly bitter taste
The cakes have the typical taste of the Truong Sa archipelago that cannot be found elsewhere
A naval soldier on Sinh Ton island chooses Indian-almond leaves to wrap Chung cakes for Tet holiday
Dwellers and naval soldiers on Sinh Ton island
Sinh Ton Island is located in the centre of Truong Sa Archipelago
Residential area on Sinh Ton island in Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago in Khanh Hoa province
Officers on Sinh Ton island review honour guards
Soldiers on Sinh Ton island on a break
Sinh Ton island landmark in Truong Sa (Spratly archipelago)
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As Tet (Lunar New Year) comes near, locals and naval soldiers on Sinh Ton (Sin Cowe) island in Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago gather to make traditional chung cakes.
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