Sea safeguarding story in Ly Son continues

Sea safeguarding story in Ly Son continues covers how Ly Son’s sea-protection traditions are being preserved through living stories and ceremonies. The feature follows a journey departing from Sa Ky Port in Dong Son commune, Quang Ngai, where islanders explain the island’s layered history and maritime memory. Pham Quang Tuan, a descendant of early mainland settlers, recounts how Captain Pham Quang Anh, sent by Emperor Gia Long to Hoang Sa in 1815 to survey routes, and other militia members were lost in a storm after many missions. In response to these losses, islanders have maintained the Khao Le The Linh Hoang Sa ceremony for centuries, honoring those who sailed to Hoang Sa y Truong Sa to erect markers, survey, and safeguard maritime sovereignty. The article also notes concerns about declining fish and shrimp, while acknowledging tourism growth and shifting livelihoods on the island. Pham Van Thao links today’s Ly Son community to first Vietnamese settlers arriving in the early 17th century.