They offered incense and flowers and observed a minute of silence to remember fallen soldiers.

The fourth leg of the journey in Khanh Hoa featured a range of activities aimed at promoting patriotism, national pride and a sense of responsibility among young people toward building and protecting the country.

Participants in the program visited and presented gifts to people in coastal and island areas and encouraged fishermen to support each other in emergencies and work with authorities to keep the sea safe.

The “I Love My Fatherland” Journey is being held to mark the 70th anniversary of the Vietnam Youth Federation (October 15).