An exhibition featuring photos about the country’s sea and islands is taking place at the Central Region and Highlands branch office of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) located 28 Le Thanh Ton Street in Da Nang until 22 November.

Mr Nguyen Duc Loi, member of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee cum VNA Director General, (left) and Mr Vo Cong Tri, Deputy Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee at the event.

The event was jointly organised by the VNA, and the Viet Nam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam).

On display are a total of 150 black and white, and colour photographs, which depict the beauty of Viet Nam’s sea and islands, as well as reflect the country’s marine economic activities, and islanders’ daily lives.

These photos are chosen from thousands of images and documentary films taken by VNA reporters and staff members of Vietsovpetro, an Oil and Gas Joint Venture between Viet Nam and Russia, during their trips to the country’s sea and islands, and Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago.

150 black and white, and colour photographs are on display.

The exhibition aims to show sentiments and responsibilities of reporters, and oil and gas engineers and workers, towards their nation’s scared land. In addition, the intention is to honour the sacrifice of soldiers and civilians in protecting the country’s islands and sea, along with those working in offshore oil fields.

Moreover, the event helps to re-affirm the country’s sovereignty on the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos, as well as to uphold traditional patriotism and raise public awareness about the country’s sovereignty on the two archipelagos.

Here are some photos from the on-going interesting exhibition:

An overview of the An Bang Island in Truong Sa archipelago (Photo taken by Quang Quyet)

An information naval soldier on his way to the Truong Sa Island to receive new tasks (Photo taken by Ngo My)

Smile of marine defence platform’s naval soldiers (Photo taken by Minh Quyet)

Naval officers and men in the Truong Sa Lon Island participating in musical exchange activities (Photo: VNA)

Evidence re-affirming Viet Nam’s sovereignty over its sea and islands.

Truong Sa Island’s officers and men at a flag-raising ceremony (Photo taken by Danh Lam)

Visiting her son who is on duty at the Truong Sa Island (Photo taken by Bui Tuong)