Far from merely recreating scenery, the Vietnamese-English bilingual publication also serves as a valuable body of reference material, helping readers approach the seas and islands as a historical, cultural and development space. In doing so, it nurtures attachment, appreciation and love for the homeland’s seas and islands.
The release of the bilingual Vietnamese-English book by the Truth National Political Publishing House carries special significance, reflecting meticulous investment in both content and presentation, and raising expectations for communications on Viet Nam’s seas and islands.
The book offers readers a panoramic view of the beauty of Viet Nam — its land and people — along the length of the country from north to south, seen from the perspective of the sea and islands. Through hundreds of photographs — striking artistic works by photographers from across the country — alongside emotion-filled essays, each piece reads like a vivid, truthful story of the sea and the people who live with it.
The book also vividly reflects efforts to conserve marine life, and to harvest and develop fisheries resources in line with sustainable development requirements. It introduces maritime economic projects such as oil and gas, seaports and coastal tourism areas, thereby highlighting the sea and islands’ immense potential and advantages in the country’s socio-economic development strategy.
Another standout feature of “Viet Nam as Viewed from the Sea” is its portrayal of the vibrant cultural life of coastal and island communities. Cultural practices and traditional festivals of fishermen in coastal and island areas, coastal cultural spaces, and historical and cultural relics linked to the sea and islands all help highlight the depth of Viet Nam’s maritime culture, which has been formed and enriched across generations.
