(VOVworld) – 36 paintings, graphics, sculptures, and photos of Vietnam’s sea, islands, and the life of Vietnamese naval soldiers are on display at an exhibit that opened Tuesday at the Vietnam University of Fine Arts in Hanoi. Items on display were contributed by university lecturers and staff to show their respect and affection for Vietnam’s naval soldiers and to raise public awareness of national defense.

Picture "Morning on a military port" by Tran Xuan Binh (Photo: VOV)

Colonel Mai Trong Dinh, Deputy Director of the Naval Politics Department, said:“As a naval soldier, I can say that this exhibit is a lively depiction of the activities of naval soldiers, especially those who are on duty on the Truong Sa islands and the DK1 platform. The art works reflect the aspirations and courage of the Vietnamese naval soldiers and their determination to defend Vietnam’s territorial waters.”

The exhibit will run until May 20th.