Vietnamese five-color flags
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Proportion | 1:1 |
Vietnamese five-color flags | |
Vietnamese alphabet | Cờ ngũ sắc |
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Chữ Hán | 旗五色 |
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In Vietnamese culture , five-color flags ( Vietnamese : cờ ngũ sắc , Chữ Hán : 旗五色) or five elements flags ( Vietnamese : cờ ngũ hành , Chữ Hán : 旗五行), deity flag ( Vietnamese : cờ thần , Chữ Hán : 旗神) are traditionally flown during festivals and religious ceremonies. A five-color flag consists of five concentric squares in red, green, yellow, and blue, representing the five elements ( ngũ hành ). The order of colors varies. The outermost square has three ragged edges, similar to fringing . The center of the flag is sometimes defaced to commemorate a specific concept or personality.
Historically, some imperial and military ensigns followed a similar pattern.
Variations
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Imperial ensign of the Nguyễn dynasty (1802–1955)
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Flag of Thánh Trần (1956–1975) used by the Republic of Vietnam Navy
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Funeral flag
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Catholic funeral flag
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Catholic funeral flag (Good Friday variant)