Vietnamese five-color flags
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A five-color flag at a festival in 2010 commemorates the millennial of the founding of Thăng Long (Hanoi).
In Vietnamese culture, five-color flags (Vietnamese: cờ ngũ sắc) or five elements flags (cờ ngũ hành) are traditionally flown during festivals and religious ceremonies. A five-color flag consists of five concentric squares in red, green, yellow, and blue, representing the five elements (ngũ hành). The order of colors varies. The outermost square has three ragged edges, similar to fringing. The center of the flag is sometimes defaced to commemorate a specific concept or personality.
Historically, some imperial and military ensigns followed a similar pattern.
Variations[]
Imperial ensign of the Nguyễn dynasty (1802–1955)
Flag of Trần Hưng Đạo (1956–1975)
Funeral flag
Catholic funeral flag
Catholic funeral flag (Good Friday variant)
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Categories:
- Flags of Vietnam