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VHO - In the sunny and windy Central region, fishermen are not only people who make a living from the sea but also witnesses and guardians of sovereignty in the vast ocean. Along the coast of the S-shaped strip of land, ships still quietly sail, carrying with them faith, memories of ancestors and a passionate spirit of patriotism.

Marine culture is the spiritual soul of protecting the country: Part 2 - Temples and folk songs, where marine culture anchors

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On each trip out to sea, fishermen not only catch fish but also affirm their presence in traditional fishing grounds. “Going to Truong Sa is not only for fish, but also to tell the world that this place belongs to Vietnam”, the confession of old fisherman Tran Van Hung (Quang Ngai) makes everyone who hears it moved.

Generations of experienced fishermen still go out to sea every day, continuing the tradition of their ancestors.

He and his son have faced storms many times, both natural and man-made, but have never once turned their backs on the sea.

Stick to the sea - protect the village, protect the country

For many fishermen, staying at sea is not simply a way to earn a living but a responsibility to the country. In Da Nang , solidarity teams at sea are established to support each other in difficult times, and together guard the homeland's waters.

“When a ship has an accident, the whole team comes to the rescue. We not only keep our friends but also keep the presence of Vietnamese people in our sea,” affirmed Le Cong Hau, a young fisherman from Nam O village.

Fishing villages in Hue such as Thuan An and Tu Hien also formed groups of young fishermen who were trained in survival skills, disaster response and knowledge dissemination about sea and island sovereignty .

The coastal youth are ready to continue the journey of protecting the sea with their own hands and patriotic hearts.

This not only improves labor efficiency but also helps form a generation of fishermen who are conscious and knowledgeable, ready to follow in their fathers' footsteps.

Patriotism and awareness of protecting sovereignty are gradually being nurtured right from school. In many coastal areas, schools have integrated the theme of the sea and islands into their curriculum and extracurricular activities.

Students learn about the history of Hoang Sa - Truong Sa, and listen to stories from fishermen and navy soldiers.

In Quang Ngai, An Hai Secondary School (Ly Son) organizes the "I tell stories about distant islands" week every year, where students play the roles of fishermen, island soldiers, and researchers to understand and express their feelings about their homeland's sea and islands.

Many touching stories, poems and articles were born from the children's souls, creating a wave of positive influence in the community.

Village festivals become a space to connect coastal communities and the young generation in the journey to preserve culture and sovereignty.

Amidst new challenges, climate change, conflicts of interest at sea, and cultural erosion, marine culture is proving its enduring vitality. The bond between people and the sea is not only economic but also national identity and pride.

Fishing festivals, boat singing, and drill singing are not only traditional rituals but also means of educating profound patriotism.

In those seemingly simple performances are images of generations of fathers who died for the sea. Restoring and spreading these values is the way we pass on the flame of patriotism to the new generation.

The heart of the country lies in the middle of the ocean

In order for the spirit of protecting the sea to not be just a slogan, a strategy is needed to connect the government – people – schools – artists – media. The state needs to have a long-term support policy for fishermen to stick to the sea, especially in offshore areas.

Cultural education programs for islands need to be invested in thoroughly and in depth.

Besides, honoring fishermen, the silent heroes, also needs to be promoted through cultural, artistic, film, music programs, etc. to spread patriotism in society in a natural and emotional way.

Protecting the sea is not only a national defense mission, but also a national soul in the middle of the ocean. From each small boat, from each fishing village festival, from the children sitting listening to him tell stories about Hoang Sa - Truong Sa, all contribute to creating a heroic song without gunfire, but full of spirit.

Looking towards the East Sea, not with anxious eyes, but with firm faith. Faith in the people, in the culture, in the young generation. And from there, the sea is not only a living space, but also a place where the great dreams of the Vietnamese people are anchored.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/van-hoa/bai-cuoi-chu-quyen-to-quoc-tu-nhung-chuyen-ra-khoi-151959.html