[Photo] Hanoi flies flags at half-mast in memory of comrade Khamtay Siphandone

Stemming from the special friendship, solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the National Assembly, the President, the Government and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front organize a State funeral for comrade Khamtay Siphandone on April 4 and 5, 2025.

During this time, in Hanoi, all agencies and offices nationwide and Vietnamese representatives abroad will fly flags at half-mast; all public entertainment activities will be suspended.

[Photo] Hanoi flies flags at half-mast in memory of comrade Khamtay Siphandone photo 1

In the solemn space of Ba Dinh Square, the national flag was flown at half-mast in front of Uncle Ho's Mausoleum, sending off comrade Khamtay Siphandone - a close comrade and great friend of the Vietnamese people.

[Photo] Hanoi flies flags at half-mast in memory of comrade Khamtay Siphandone photo 2

The flag was flown at half-mast on top of the Hanoi Flag Tower, a symbolic landmark of the capital, representing the solemn National Funeral ceremony.

[Photo] Hanoi flies flags at half-mast in memory of comrade Khamtay Siphandone photo 3

During this time, in the capital Hanoi, all agencies and offices will fly flags at half-mast and stop public entertainment activities.

[Photo] Hanoi flies flags at half-mast in memory of comrade Khamtay Siphandone photo 4

The flag-raising ceremony not only expresses deep condolences for comrade Khamtay Siphandone, but also honors his great contributions to building and strengthening the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos.

[Photo] Hanoi flies flags at half-mast in memory of comrade Khamtay Siphandone photo 5

Flags were flown at half-mast during the national mourning ceremony in memory of comrade Khamtay Siphandone on Chu Van An Street (Ba Dinh - Hanoi).

[Photo] Hanoi flies flags at half-mast in memory of comrade Khamtay Siphandone photo 6

Flags flying at half-mast on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

[Photo] Hanoi flies flags at half-mast in memory of comrade Khamtay Siphandone photo 7

Flags flying at half-mast in front of the headquarters of Hanoi Moi Newspaper.

[Photo] Hanoi flies flags at half-mast in memory of comrade Khamtay Siphandone photo 8

Flags were flown at half-mast on Ngo Quyen Street (Hoan Kiem, Hanoi), expressing respect and condolences to former Lao President Khamtay Siphandone.