The national flag flies atop Fansipan peak.

Amidst the swirling sea of clouds of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, at an altitude of over three thousand meters above sea level, the red flag with a yellow star proudly flies. On the summit of Fansipan – the roof of Indochina – a sacred moment begins on the first day of the new year.

 

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The Hoang Lien Son mountain range is covered in a sea of fluffy clouds.

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As the sun rose, the gentle spring sunshine bathed the roofs of Indochina.

During the Lunar New Year, Fansipan is not just a tourist destination, but also a place where emotions converge.

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Domestic and international tourists gathered to attend the special flag-raising ceremony amidst the clouds of Northwest Vietnam.

In the expansive landscape of the mountains and forests, the melody of the national anthem echoed through the wind and clouds, stirring the hearts of everyone present.

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Preparations are underway for the flag-raising ceremony on the summit of Fansipan.

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The ceremonial team hoisted the flag.


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The sacred national flag was raised as the melody of the national anthem resounded amidst the wind and clouds.


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The ceremony was conducted with solemnity.

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At an altitude of over three thousand meters, the national flag not only marks sacred sovereignty but also connects millions of Vietnamese hearts in the early spring.


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For many tourists, saluting the flag on the summit of Fansipan during Tet (Lunar New Year) is truly a special, proud, and moving experience.

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For international tourists visiting Lao Cai, this is an impressive experience, showcasing the spirit, culture, and patriotism of the Vietnamese people.

Amidst the vast expanse of clouds and mountains, the red flag with a yellow star becomes a spiritual anchor, reminding each person of national pride and the peaceful springtime in Vietnam.

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I am deeply moved and happy to receive the flag symbolizing the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam.


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The national flag flies proudly over the Northwestern region, carrying with it aspirations, faith, and love for the homeland on the first day of the new year.


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The national flag flies atop Fansipan peak.

https://baolaocai.vn/quoc-ky-tung-bay-tren-dinh-fansipan-post893959.html

Source: Duc Tinh - Pham Ngoc Duong (Lao Cai Online Newspaper), Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 18:02 (GMT+7)

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