Trip to Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago

Brings Vietnamese diaspora to the archipelago in the East Sea, which is also the nation’s sacred territory. In 2019, the eighth such trip, saw 50 diaspora members from 19 countries. The visitors attended commemorations events of martyrs and also donated gifts of essential food, equipment and cash to the soldiers and people in Truong Sa. Implemented by SCOV, it saw the publication of 5,000 calendars with images of Truong Sa. The annual project has received support from diaspora across five continents, and the proceeds from the sale of calendars are usually donated to purchase equipment for the islands and 32 scholarships for the children of naval soldiers.