In the midst of the ocean waves, the Tet atmosphere in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago in the central province of Khanh Hoa was still not slow compared to the mainland.

As spring was around the corner, officers, soldiers and residents on the archipelago was busy preparing for the Lunar New Year (Tet) - the biggest festival in a year of Vietnamese people.

In the first days of the new lunar year, they solemnly attended the flag-raising ceremony, went to pagodas, participated in the Tree Planting Festival, and organised many meaningful and fun activities.

Let’s enjoy Tet atmosphere with Truong Sa islanders through a series of photos captured by photographer Huynh Van Truyen from Da Nang.

The flag-raising ceremony at the beginning of the lunar year with the participation of many officers, soldiers and residents on the Truong Sa Archipelago.

Pots of kumquats are sent from the mainland as gifts for officers, soldiers and residents of the Truong Sa Archipelago.

Navy soldiers decorating to prepare for Lunar New Year 2024.

The bustling atmosphere at the 'banh chung' wrapping contest on the Da Tay A Island

Officials and soldiers visit and send Tet greetings to households on the Truong Sa Archipelago

Officers, soldiers and residents on Da Tay A Island, Truong Sa Archipelago respond to the Tet tree planting movement.

Officers, soldiers and residents on the Truong Sa Archipelago organise many fun activities during Tet days.

Reporting by DNO - Translating by M.DUNG