Vietnamese Flag

Red: Symbolizes revolution, bloodshed, and the struggle for independence. Yellow Star: Represents the unity of the five main classes in Vietnamese society—intellectuals, farmers, workers, entrepreneurs, and soldiers. The yellow color also symbolizes the Vietnamese people.

The flag was first designed in 1940 and used during a failed communist uprising against French colonialists in southern Vietnam. It was adopted by the Viet Minh in 1941 and became the official flag of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945. After the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of North and South Vietnam in 1976, it became the flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The design has remained largely unchanged, with only minor adjustments to the star's shape in 1955.

A rectangular red field with a large, centered yellow five-pointed star. The star is perfectly centered, with one point facing directly upward. The flag's proportions are 2:3, and the star's size is such that the distance from the center to the tip of each point is one-fifth the length of the flag.

The flag is to be displayed with the star upright and centered. It is flown on government buildings, schools, and during national holidays. The flag is flown at half-mast during periods of national mourning, with a black ribbon attached. The flag should be treated with respect and must not touch the ground.