Thousands of Youth Union members, soldiers and local people took part in a special art program called ‘Country’s Sea and Islands’ at the Trong Dong Stage in District 3 in Ho Chi Minh City on August 8.
The special art program aimed to celebrate the 5th anniversary of establishment of the HCMC People, Government and Party Group.
Performances in the program ignited national pride and love, and honored navy soldiers who are protecting the country's sovereignty on the Seas and Islands.
Young people also had a chance to hold exchanges with soldiers on their daily activities and work on the Islands.
On the occasion, the organizers offered 50 scholarships and distributed books for children of navy and border soldiers, and presented gifts to disadvantaged fishermen.