Flag of Vietnam facts for kids
The flag of Vietnam is a bright red flag with a large yellow star in its center. It is officially called the "red flag with a gold star." This flag was first designed in 1940.
The color red on the flag stands for revolution and victory. The yellow star represents the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam. It also symbolizes the different parts of the Vietnamese people working together.
Meaning of the Vietnamese Flag
The Vietnamese flag is full of important symbols. The red background shows the blood shed during Vietnam's fight for independence. It also represents the spirit of revolution. The golden star has five points. Each point stands for a main group of people in Vietnamese society. These groups are workers, farmers, soldiers, intellectuals, and young people. The star brings them all together under one national goal.
History of the Flag
The design of the flag was created by Nguyễn Hữu Tiến in 1940. It was used by the Việt Minh, a group that fought for Vietnam's independence. In 1945, when Vietnam declared its independence, this flag became the national flag.
After the country was divided in 1954, North Vietnam continued to use this flag. South Vietnam used a different flag. When Vietnam became a unified country in 1976, the "red flag with a gold star" officially became the flag for all of Vietnam.
