Vietnamese flag their patriotism during new year
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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.
