Thousands of sailors were deployed to survey sea routes, plant milestones and erect stelae marking the country’s national territory in the Spratly and Paracel archipelagos during the 17th century Nguyen Lords.
Their missions were full of danger, and many of them never returned to land. Therefore, before the soldiers left for their mission, a feast would be held for them, hence the beginning of the tradition. Let’s learn more about that.
Ly Son Island has nearly 100 sites, most of which are related to the Hoang Sa Flotilla, such as the temple and empty graves built for those Hoang Sa soldiers who never returned. After this ceremony, hundreds of fishing boats will head out to sea, following in the wake of those vessels that went to sea to protect the nation’s sovereignty.
