Vietnam's National Flag, Emblem, Anthem, and Declaration

Vietnam, with its long history and heroic traditions, takes pride in possessing national symbols that embody its rich cultural values, spirit of unity, and resilient struggle. The national flag, national emblem, national anthem, and Declaration of Independence are powerful symbols representing the nation's right to self-determination, its unity, and its aspiration for independence and freedom. Each symbol not only holds profound historical significance but also reflects the invaluable values of a heroic nation, always striving towards a bright future.

*National Flag

According to Article 13 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam:

The national flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is rectangular in shape, with its width equal to two-thirds of its length. The flag features a red background with a five-pointed yellow star at its center.

*National Emblem

According to Article 13 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam:

The national emblem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is circular in shape, featuring a red background with a five-pointed yellow star at its center. Surrounding the star are rice ears, and at the bottom is a half cogwheel along with the inscription "Socialist Republic of Vietnam."

*National Anthem

According to Article 13 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam:

The national anthem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is the music and lyrics of the song Tiến Quân Ca (The Marching Song).

Song: Tiến Quân Ca
Composer: Văn Cao

• Vietnamese original

Lời 1
Đoàn quân Việt Nam đi, chung lòng cứu quốc

Bước chân dồn vang trên đường gập ghềnh xa

Cờ in máu chiến thắng mang hồn nước,

Súng ngoài xa chen khúc quân hành ca

Đường vinh quang xây xác quân thù,

Thắng gian lao cùng nhau lập chiến khu.

Điệp khúc:

Vì nhân dân chiến đấu không ngừng,

Tiến mau ra sa trường,

Tiến lên, cùng tiến lên!

Nước non Việt Nam ta vững bền.

Lời 2
Đoàn quân Việt Nam đi, sao vàng phấp phới

Dắt giống nòi quê hương qua nơi lầm than

Cùng chung sức phấn đấu xây đời mới,

Đứng đều lên gông xích ta đập tan.

Từ bao lâu ta nuốt căm hờn,

Quyết hy sinh đời ta tươi thắm hơn.

• English translation

Verse 1
Soldiers of Vietnam, we go forward, with the one will to save our Fatherland

Our hurried steps are sounding on the long and arduous road

Our flag, red with the blood of victory, bears the spirit of our country,

the distant rumbling of the guns mingles with our marching song.

The path to glory passes over the bodies of our foes.

Overcoming all hardships, together we build our resistance bases.

Chorus:

Ceaselessly for the people's cause we struggle,

Hastening to the battlefield!

Advance! All together advancing!

Our Vietnam is strong eternal.

Verse 2
Soldiers of Vietnam, we go forward, the gold star of our flag in the wind

Leading our people, our native land, out of misery and suffering

Let us join our efforts in the fight for the building of a new life.

Let us stand up and break our chains.

For too long have we swallowed our hatred

Let us keep ready for all sacrifices and our life will be radiant.

*Declaration of Independence

On September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, President Ho Chi Minh solemnly proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, marking the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam - the first workers' and peasants' state in Southeast Asia - to the people of the nation and the world.