National Flag and Instructions on how to fly the National Flag

National Flag and Instructions on how to fly the National Flag in accordance with regulations

According to Instruction 3420 / HD-BVHTTDL dated October 2, 2012 of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the use of the National Flag (including the hanging way, the hanging time, the hanging area) must comply with a number of regulations. as follows:

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National Flag Image:

The national flag of Vietnam is rectangular in shape, a width of two-thirds of the length, a red background, in the middle, has a five-pointed gold star. Inside:

• The middle of the yellow star is at the midpoint (the intersection of the two diagonal lines).
• The distance from the center of the star to the tip of the star is one fifth of the length of the National Flag.
• A star with a long axis perpendicular to the long side of the National Flag and pointing straight upward at the top of the flag of the National Flag.
• Shaping the star: from the end of the star to the end of the opposite star is a straight line, not bulging in the middle, the star is not elected.
• The two sides of the National Flag have overlapping yellow stars.
• Background Flag bright red, bright yellow stars.

Hang:

• When hanging the national flag, pay attention not to upside down the star.
• Hanging a photo or portrait of a leader with the National Flag must be lower than the National Flag or placing the photo on the background of the National Flag under the star.

Hanging time:

• The national flag is hoisted in the meeting rooms, halls of all levels of government, state agencies and mass organizations when attending solemn meetings.
• National flags are hung outdoors on the occasion of major holidays, political events, traditional Tet of the nation and according to the notice of the central and local authorities.
• The national flag is hung or carried away in places where rallies, parades, mass mobilization, emulation of production emulation and implementation of revolutionary movements are carried out.
• State agencies, schools (including academia), armed units, border gates, international ports must have a flagpole and hang the National Flag in front of the office, or solemn place in front of the door. agencies and national flag must comply with the size and color standards prescribed by the Constitution.
• Headquarters of the Presidential Palace, Headquarters of the National Assembly, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Government Headquarters, Supreme People's Court, Supreme People's Control Institute, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vietnamese Embassies in other countries , Hanoi flagpole, headquarters of People's Committees at all levels (except People's Committees of wards in cities, towns), international border gates and ports hang the National Flag 24/24 hours daily.
• Headquarters of ministries, ministerial-level agencies, armed units and schools fly the National Flag from 6 to 18 hours daily.

Special case: Using national flag on mourning:

• When there is a national flag, attach a black strip of fabric to the National Flag, the length of the National Flag, and 1/10 of the width of the National Flag.
• The national flag to cover the remains of the dead was decided by the Government to perform a funeral.

Hanging Vietnam National Flag with the flags of other countries:

The flag is used in many different ways. There are usually two ways. The first is to fly the official flag as a way of showing respect, respect and national equality. The second way is to use the national flag as a decoration to create a festive atmosphere

• If the two countries' national flags are flown, the diplomatic protocol for each country may differ. In most countries, if viewed from the outside, the host country flag on the right hand side, the guest flag on the left.
• Hanging flags of many countries and rows of flags in horizontal lines, the position for the first flag, if standing from outside looking at the flag line, may be arranged as follows:
  • Starting from the left
  • Starting from the middle back out to the sides, in the order left, right. This is the usual way in a diplomatic reception to fly many flags with the flag of the host country, the flag of the host country is usually located in the center.
• National flags of our country and national flags of other countries: the flags must follow the correct model, are equal and evenly hung, not hanging big leaves and small leaves and high leaves.
• Do not hang the flag, torn, patched, faded, or with many drapery lines.

Flag flags for vessels:

• Foreign vessels operating at a Vietnamese port must fly the National Flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at the top of the highest column of the ship from sunrise to sunset.
• Particularly for Vietnamese boats, the position of the national flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the ship's steering column;
• On the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam or when a Head of State visits the port, at the request of the Director of the Maritime Port Administration, all boats anchoring or docking in the port must fly the flag.
• Foreign vessels wishing to fly national flag, mourning flag or pulling the whistle on their country's ceremonial occasions must notify the port authority in advance.
• The Director of the Port Authority may waive the responsibility to fly the National Flag on some rudimentary watercraft while operating within the port water area.
• The hanging of the National Flag also applies to foreign warships visiting Vietnam at the official invitation of the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Use the National Flag to decorate the ceremony:

Ceremony held in the Hall:

• The national flag or flag and the Party flag hang on the background or on the flagpole to the left of the stage; The flag is on the right, the Party flag is on the left (viewed from the hall side).
• President Ho Chi Minh's bust is placed on a high platform below the star or below the middle of the star and in a vertical vertical hammer and sickle. In case the flag is hung on a pole, the statue of President Ho Chi Minh will be placed on the front right of the flagpole (viewed from the hall).
• Outside the hall, the National Flag is decorated in a solemn position, with decorative flags, banners, banners, creating a landscape suitable to the ceremony.

Ceremony held in the outdoors:

The stage was designed firmly and decorated similarly in the hall. The flag is hung on a high pole in front of the stage. There are decorative flags and banners around the stage.

Hanging the National Flag during the ceremony to celebrate the elderly's life:

• Hanging the National Flag on the left side of the stage (seen from the bottom).
• President bust of Ho Chi Minh is placed on a high platform below the National Flag. In case the flag is hung on a pole, the statue of President Ho Chi Minh is placed a little to the right of the flagpole (viewed from below). The logo of the Elderly Association is placed on and centered above the ceremony title (25-30cm away).

Hanging the National Flag in the festive area: In the festive area, the national flag must be hoisted in a solemn place, higher than the national flags and religious flags; Only festive and religious flags are displayed at festive venues and during the festival period.

See also Instruction 3420 / HD-BVHTTDL using National Flag, National Emblem, National Anthem, and portrait of President Ho Chi Minh.

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