(VOVworld) - Hai Phong city has completed preparations for the Vietnam Sea and Island Week to be held in the city from June 1^st to 8^th. About 2,000 people will participate in a meeting on June 7 to mark the event. The Vietnam Sea and Island week attracts the participation of 28 cities and provinces and aims to inspire patriotism and national pride and oppose China’s illegal actions in the East Sea. The event creates an opportunity to raise the public’s awareness about conserving natural resources and protecting the sea and island environment. An 18-member organising board for the event headed by Vice Chairman of Haiphong municipal People’s Committee Do Trung Thoai was established. Cleaning and preparing the beaches in Do Son, Cat Ba and Bach Long Vi will be carried out after the meeting.

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