Thursday, 12/05/2016 11:03 (GMT+7)
Holy pagodas in Spratly islands appears like spiritual markers, bringing a peaceful atmosphere for cadres, soldiers and residents.
Song Tu Tay Pagoda was built in 2008 on a spacious area.
All the parallel sentences are written in the national language, confirming the nation’s sovereignty over the Spratly islands.
The main view looks to the sea and towards the Hanoi capital. Fishermen who pass by the island often stop by and pray for successful fishing voyages.
A big bronze bell in the pagoda
Rough sea or storms bring big waves and salty water to the pagoda’s walls, making them deteriorate.
Son Linh Pagoda on Son Ca island is situated on the beach.
It is near the island’s lighthouse, painstakingly built with a skillful design.
Buddhist statutes are made from wood.
Sinh Ton Pagoda built on Sinh Ton island
Although it is small, it provides airy space.
In the campus of Sinh Ton Pagoda is a marker bearing the names of 64 martyrs who sacrificed to protect Gac Ma island in 1988.
Water-lily blossom on the campus of the pagoda
Truong Sa Lon (Big Spratly) Pagoda is different from the others, with many details built from bricks and cement. However, all the parallel sentences in the pagoda are written in the national languages, implying the nation’s sovereignty over the islands.
With curved roofs, its main direction looks towards Hanoi capital city.
Many statutes are made from pearl. The pagoda is surrounded by green trees which provide shade all the year round.
BTA (Photos: nhandan.com.vn)