Yellow apricot blossoms and other gifts are given to soldiers stationed in Truong Sa islands on the occasion of Lunar New Year (Photo: Doan Manh Duong/VNA)

During two weeks, one ship will  dock at DK1 platform in Truong Sa and the other at Radar station 590 in Con Dao. Private Nguyen Quoc Dat will station in DK1 platform: “This will be the first time I celebrate Lunar New Year in DK1 platform. I feel happy to be with my companions in arms. I am committed to safeguarding national sovereignty. I want to tell my parents not to be worried, I am fine in the platform. I wish people in the mainland to enjoy a happy New Year, we will try our best to protect our fatherland’s island and sea sovereignty.”