Camellia sinensis has a strong vitality, even though the far-away island is all year round in storms and salty sea salts, this tree still grows and develops steadily, creating a green color full of vigor among the immense coincidence. The bunches full of fruits with the shape identical to the bunches of grapes on the mainland, therefore the officials and soldiers on the island have called them with the lovely name of the "Sea Grape”. Below are photos of this resilient tree that the journalist of Hoa Binh newspaper has recorded on a mission to Large Truong Sa.
Along
with the eagle trees and the square eagle trees, "sea grapes” are most grown on
Large Truong Sa Islands.
Severe
sunshine, wind and thunderstorms have created a "unique” position for the "sea
grapes”.
The
leaf with the size of the adult's both hands is shaped like a lotus leaf. And
the flowers are white with the pleasant smell.
The
bunches of "sea grapes” are laced in the leaves.
The
bunches of "sea grapes” are indispensable in the five-tray fruits of Tet
holiday for officers and soldiers on Large Truong Sa Island.
Young
soldiers with bunches full of "sea grapes”.
"Sea
grapes” with unique curving shapes have created an interesting landscape
highlight on Large Truong Sa Island.
The
"Sea grape” is a tree with strong vitality, resistant to the wind, sunshine and
salt of the sea. It is also a symbol of the loyalty of the Vietnamese army and
people in the sacred Truong Sa Islands of the Fatherland.
Hoa Binh City is wearing a fresh, bright, green, clean and beautiful appearance before the Spring of At Ty. Below are notes from Hoa Binh Newspaper reporters in Hoa Binh City during the days leading up to Lunar New Year 2025.
The Ministry of Construction recently conducted an appraisal and evaluation of the proposal to recognize Hoa Binh City as a Class II urban area under Hoa Binh Province. The appraisal council agreed that Hoa Binh City meets the criteria for a Class II urban area with a score of 84.16 out of 100. The city is currently focusing on improving its infrastructure, enhancing its urban aesthetics, and aiming to become a modern urban area with a unique identity.
Traditional costumes are cultural symbols of each ethnic group, reflecting their customs and unique identities. Every pattern and color on these outfits is a sophisticated blend of craftsmanship, folk knowledge, and art. The traditional costumes of ethnic minorities in Hoa Binh Province, such as the Muong, Thai, Tay, Dao, and Mong are not only used in daily life but also during festivals and significant life ceremonies.
The atmosphere of Christmas (Noel) 2024 is spreading from major cities to parishes, sub-parishes, and Catholic communities throughout Hoa Binh Province. Christmas is now not only celebrated by Catholics but also warmly welcomed by many people.