Berlin, June 30 -- The liaison board of the "For Vietnam's Seas and Islands" network in Europe on June 29 held an award ceremony in Berlin for the "For the Homeland's Seas and Islands" writing and painting contest. Over five months, the contest received enthusiastic participation, especially from overseas Vietnamese who had visited Truong Sa on homeland sea border trips. Submissions included poems, essays, and paintings expressing love for the seas and islands and deep admiration for the dedication of naval officers protecting Vietnam's maritime sovereignty. At the June 29 ceremony, three first prizes worth 500 EUR (586 USD) each were awarded to 17-year-old Do Khanh Linh from Israel for her essay "Grandpa's Suitcase"; Pham Tuan Anh from P...