A touching moment during the 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 atop the 'roof of Indochina' - the legendary Fansipan peak at an altitude of 3,143 meters, joining in singing the 'Marching Song', a truly special feeling...

The flag-raising ceremony on the summit of Fansipan took place in an extremely solemn atmosphere. From the moment the honor guard appeared to the sound of ceremonial music, everyone present on the summit of Fansipan stopped what they were doing and looked in the same direction.

The national flag flies brightly atop the "roof of Indochina".

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Before being raised, the national flag is neatly folded and carefully preserved. Each soldier has their own specific duties in the flag-raising ceremony, but they must all coordinate smoothly and seamlessly to raise the national flag high.

The soldiers of the honor guard solemnly prepare for the weekly Monday morning flag-raising ceremony on the summit of Fansipan.

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To perform the flag-raising ceremony, a three-person honor guard is needed. One person is responsible for attaching the flag to the flagpole, while the other two are responsible for pulling the pulley to raise the flag high. They must practice regularly to ensure their movements are smooth, graceful, solemn, and, most importantly, they must be in good health because the wind on the summit of Fansipan blows very strongly.

The sacred moment of raising the flag atop the windswept Fansipan peak fills every visitor with pride as a child of Vietnam. For international tourists, those witnessing this solemn ceremony for the first time, the emotions are equally special. They feel the sacredness and emotion in the atmosphere. Everyone is silent, admiring the majestic natural beauty of the country while appreciating the strength of the nation. For them, this is an unforgettable experience.

Numerous domestic and international tourists attended the flag-raising ceremony on the summit of Fansipan.

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Officially inaugurated on January 13, 2017, the Fansipan flagpole is a significant landmark on the highest mountain in Indochina. After eight years of operation, tens of thousands of locals and tourists have visited Fansipan to witness firsthand the beauty of the national flag flying proudly amidst the vast forests of Northwest Vietnam.

A panoramic view of Fansipan peak in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, with the flag fluttering in the distance.

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

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Fansipan Peak is located within the Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area, about 7 km southwest of Sa Pa. To conquer the peak, visitors have two options: taking the cable car or hiking. The magical scenery shrouded in early morning clouds is one of the unforgettable moments for any visitor who has the chance to witness it.

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