Emotional moments during the national flag raising ceremony on the 'roof of Indochina'

Not only Vietnamese people, but also many international tourists, witnessed the sacred moment when the national flag was raised and fluttered on the 'roof of Indochina' - the legendary Fansipan peak at an altitude of 3,143 m, together singing 'Tien Quan Ca', it was an extremely special feeling...

The flag-raising ceremony on Fansipan peak took place in a very solemn atmosphere. As soon as the honor guard appeared to the ceremonial music, everyone present on Fansipan peak stopped what they were doing and looked in the same direction.

The national flag flutters bright red on the "roof of Indochina"

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Before being raised, the national flag is folded neatly and carefully preserved. Each soldier undertakes a separate task in the flag-raising ceremony, but must all coordinate smoothly and rhythmically to raise the national flag high.

Soldiers of the honor guard solemnly prepare for the flag-raising ceremony every Monday morning on top of Fansipan.

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To perform the flag-raising ceremony, a team of three people is needed, one of whom is responsible for attaching the flag to the pole, and the other two are responsible for pulling the pulley to raise the flag. They must practice regularly to make their movements smooth, beautiful, and solemn, and especially must be healthy because the wind on the top of Fansipan blows very strongly.

The sacred moment of raising the flag on the windy Fansipan peak filled every tourist with pride as a Vietnamese. For international tourists, who witnessed the solemn ceremony for the first time, the emotions were no less special. They felt the sacredness and emotion in that atmosphere. Everyone was silent, admiring the majestic natural beauty of the country and feeling the strength of the nation. For them, this was an unforgettable experience.

A large number of domestic and foreign tourists attended the flag-raising ceremony on top of Fansipan.

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Officially inaugurated on January 13, 2017, Fansipan flagpole is a significant construction on the highest mountain in Indochina. After 8 years of operation, tens of thousands of people and tourists have come to Fansipan to see with their own eyes the beauty of the national flagpole flying in the middle of the Northwest.

Panoramic view of Fansipan peak on Hoang Lien Son range with flag flying in the distance

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Fansipan flagpole - the highest flagpole in the country holds a special flag-raising ceremony every Monday.

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Fansipan Peak is located in the Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area, about 7 km southwest of Sa Pa. To conquer the mountain peak, visitors have two options: take the cable car or climb by road. The magical scene in the early morning clouds is one of the unforgettable moments for any visitor who has the opportunity to see it.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/khoanh-khac-xuc-dong-trong-le-thuong-co-to-quoc-tren-noc-nha-dong-duong-185251027100048457.htm