Solemn flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 58th anniversary of ASEAN's founding

The ASEAN Flag Raising Ceremony (the Flag Raising Ceremony to commemorate the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN) is an annual event held on August 8 at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

This is an official and solemn activity of ASEAN member countries, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity, cooperation and working towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous ASEAN community. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

This is an official and solemn activity of ASEAN member countries, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity, cooperation and working towards a peaceful , stable and prosperous ASEAN community. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

From an association of five countries established in the context of Cold War confrontation, ASEAN has developed, expanded its membership and become a cohesive community of 10 Southeast Asian countries. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

Having grown and matured through hardships and challenges, ASEAN is a symbol of solidarity, persistent efforts and self-reliance. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

The flag-raising ceremony was held in a solemn manner. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

The ASEAN flag has a blue background symbolizing peace and stability, and red representing dynamism. The 10 yellow rice stalks in the middle represent agricultural civilization and represent the 10 countries in the ASEAN bloc. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

The ASEAN flag is a symbol of solidarity, friendship, cooperation of the Association and the aspiration for peace, stability, and prosperous development of all member countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu speaks at the ASEAN flag-raising ceremony. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

The past 30 years have been a vivid demonstration of the vision and political mettle of our Party and State in building and consolidating a peaceful and cooperative environment for development. Vietnam has come to ASEAN in a spirit of friendship and participated in ASEAN with a sense of responsibility. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)