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Vietnamese flag their patriotism during new year

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Published Wed, Jan 25, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    Hanoi

    THE lunar new year sees red and gold cascade across Vietnam as the unmistakable communist flag gets a proud airing - an act of patriotism promoted each year by officials via loudspeakers or doorstep visits.

    While it's not compulsory, those who refuse to hang gold-starred banners from their windows court trouble from authorities and social opprobrium from the communist faithful.

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