Every nation and every country has its own national flag. Vietnam is an independent, unified nation with territorial integrity. The Vietnamese national flag, the red flag with a yellow star, is a symbol of the nation's spirit, the people's devotion, the enduring unity of the Vietnamese people, and the great family of Vietnamese ethnic groups. It is the most sacred symbol, representing the revolutionary fervor and heroic sacrifices of the entire Vietnamese people in the war to repel invaders and regain independence and freedom for the Fatherland. Because of this profound significance, displaying the national flag is practiced by the military and people throughout the country and has become a unique cultural feature of the Vietnamese people. People everywhere display the national flag to express their patriotism, gratitude, pride, and the heroic sacrifices of all Vietnamese citizens. 
At every cultural, artistic, sporting event, or mass competition, each individual or winning group proudly raises the national flag, celebrating their achievements. Vietnam.vn invites you to admire these moments where Vietnamese people express their patriotism and pride, symbols of unity and collective effort in building a more prosperous country and homeland... through the photo series "Brilliant Vietnam" by Tran Van Hong. The author submitted this series to the "Happy Vietnam" photo and video contest, organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications . 
The national flag is a symbol of a nation, a sovereign state, and a political system. Any nation or people with its own history and cultural traditions has a national flag as a symbol of its "sacred spirit." Perhaps throughout this beloved S-shaped land and anywhere in the world, wherever the red flag with a yellow star is present, there is the radiant smile of Vietnam, the "sacred spirit of the mountains and rivers." Furthermore, at certain times and in certain spaces and times, the presence of the red flag with a yellow star has marked the most sacred, moving, and happiest moments, leaving an indelible mark on everyone involved. In 2024, the "Happy Vietnam" photo and video contest continues to be organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists on the website https://happy.vietnam.vn, open to all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and above. The competition aims to honor individuals and groups with positive informational products that make practical contributions to promoting a positive image of Vietnam to the world. Through this, it helps people at home, overseas Vietnamese, and international friends access authentic images of Vietnam, its people, its achievements in ensuring human rights, and working towards a happy Vietnam. Each competition category (photos and videos) has the following prizes and prize values: – 1 Gold Medal: 70,000,000 VND – 2 Silver Medals: 20,000,000 VND – 3 Bronze Medals: 10,000,000 VND – 10 Consolation Prizes: 5,000,000 VND – 1 Most Voted entry: 5,000,000 VND. Winning authors will be invited by the Organizing Committee to attend the Award Ceremony and Certificate Presentation, broadcast live on Vietnam Television.
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