National flag at half-mast for State funeral of former PM Phan Van Khai
VOV.VN - The national flag will be flown at half-mast at all state offices and public buildings for the duration of the two-day state funeral of former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai on March 20-21.
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At 6:30am on March 20, soldiers of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Guard High Command raise a mourning flag at Ba Dinh Square in front of the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, marking the start of the two-day state funeral for late PM Phan Van Khai. |
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According to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Guard High Command, there will be no flag lowering ceremony on the evening of March 20 and the mourning flag will remain hoisted for March 20-21. |
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Pictured is the national flag at half-mast on Hanoi’s flagpole on March 20. |
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State offices and representative offices abroad are flying the national flag at half-mast during the two-day state funeral. |
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All entertainment and sports activities will be halted for the duration of the two-day funeral. |
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Hanoi People’s Committee fly the national flag at half-mast outside its headquarters. |
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Funeral services for former PM Phan Van Khai are being held at the Thong Nhat Conference Hall, HCM City and the International Convention Centre at No 11, Le Hong Phong Street, Hanoi. |
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