Ritual held at Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa Soldiers (Source: VNA) Quang Ngai (VNA) – The “Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa” (Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa Soldiers) was organized in Ly Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai, on April 20. According to Vietnam’s feudal state history, the Hoang Sa Flotilla was set up when the Nguyen Lords began their reign in the south of the country. Thousands of sailors overcame roaring waves and storms to survey sea routes, plant milestones and erect steles affirming national territory in Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos, and exploit marine resources ordered by Nguyen Lords. Their missions were full of dangers, and many of them never returned to land. To pay tribute to the men enlisted in the flotilla, “Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa” has been observed through hundreds of years by families in Ly Son island and many coastal areas in Quang Ngai. The … [Read more...] about Soldiers of ancient Hoang Sa Flotilla commemorated in Quang Ngai
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Quang Ngai province commemorates victims of Son My massacre
The Son My relic site in Tinh Khe commune of Quang Ngai city, the central province of Quang Ngai (Photo: VNA) Quang Ngai (VNA) – A ceremony was held at the Son My relic site in Tinh Khe commune of Quang Ngai city, the central province of Quang Ngai, on March 16 in memory of 504 local civilians massacred by US troops 51 years ago. On March 16, 1968, US troops raided My Lai hamlet of Son My village, slaughtering 504 innocent villagers, mostly the elderly, women and children. The bloody massacre shocked the world and left indescribable pain and losses on the victims’ families, as well as people in Vietnam and around the world. At the ceremony, Director of the Quang Ngai provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Minh Tri said over the last 51 years, Son My has recovered strongly with material and spiritual lives of local residents increasingly improved. The massacre’s location has become a relic site attracting special attention of domestic and … [Read more...] about Quang Ngai province commemorates victims of Son My massacre
Thousands face water shortages in Quang Ngai
The authorities in Quang Ngai Province are seeking VND90bn (USD3.8m) from the state budget to deal with drought and water shortages that will affect 8,000 people. Thousands face water shortages in Quang Ngai According to the provincial authorities, the hot spell has come sooner and may last longer than normal. As a result, the water levels in local rivers are 20-50% lower than in previous years, affecting 8,000 people, 8,000 cattle and 6,000 hectares of crops. Quang Ngai People's Committee asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Finance to report to the prime minister to grant the province VND90bn in support to deal with drought and saltwater intrusion. The money will be allocated to 16 agencies to pay for electricity bills, canal dredging and pumping water tasks. The provincial authorities are implementing various measures to deal with the drought. In locations that have always face water shortage like Ly Son Island and coastal communes like … [Read more...] about Thousands face water shortages in Quang Ngai
Environment Ministry works on pollution caused by Quang Ngai solid waste treatment plant
Environment Ministry works on pollution caused by Quang Ngai solid waste treatment plant VietNamNet Bridge – MD Solid Waste Treatment Plant in central Quang Ngai Province has failed to meet emission standards, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha has said. Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha gives a speech at the working conference with Quang Ngai Province authorities on February 25. — VNA/VNS Photo Phuoc Ngoc The technology line of the plant was incapable of cooling down waste from 1,200 Celsius to 300 Celsius, Ha said. This is a crucial part of the process to separate dioxin, a gas which could seriously pollute the environment and have negative effects on people’s health. He made the statement at a working conference with provincial authorities on the pollution caused by the plant in Duc Pho District’s Pho Thanh Commune on February 25. Ha said the old landfill was not covered, causing serious pollution … [Read more...] about Environment Ministry works on pollution caused by Quang Ngai solid waste treatment plant
Quang Ngai locals exert efforts to make Bai Choi singing thrive again
Son established the Centre for Preservation and Development of Quang Ngai’s Bai Choi Folk Singing in 2013, with its headquarter located in his own house. The centre now has 20 coordinators who are working in different professions, as teachers, soldiers and traders. None of them, including the director, receive salary but they simply join the centre for their common passion for Bai Choi, a popular folklore style of singing in central Vietnam. One of the most active members of the centre is Major Le Anh Quoc from the Minh Long district’s Military Command. Quoc first registered for joining Son’s training course on Bai Choi singing in 2011 and was approved by his commanders. He then became an enthusiastic member of the class and was sent to perform at amateur arts contests in the province as well as competitions held among Military Zone 5’s armed forces. In addition to developing his passion for singing Bai Choi melodies, Quoc has also composed scripts and adapted … [Read more...] about Quang Ngai locals exert efforts to make Bai Choi singing thrive again