Exhibition on Vietnam's sea, islands and naval soldiers opens in Hai Phong

Nhan Dan Online - An exhibition entitled 'Sea, Islands and Naval Soldiers – the Tradition of the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail' opened at the Hai Phong Fine Arts Centre in the northern port city of Hai Phong on October 14.

The event is co-organised by the Navy and the Hai Phong municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to mark the 50th anniversary of the launch of the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail (October 23).

The exhibition displays 156 photographs, maps and posters of the sea route which became a legend in the history of the South's liberation and the nation's reunification.

The dedication of the naval soldiers and local people in overcoming difficulties and dangers to protect the country's sovereignty over its sea and islands, as well as the strength of Vietnamese naval forces, are highlighted in the exhibition, which runs until October 18.