In the bustling atmosphere of August, when there are only a few weeks left until the important celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2, Nguyen Van Trung's flag sewing workshop in Giap Long village, Chuong Duong commune ( Hanoi ) is operating at full capacity. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
Each piece of brilliant red fabric and sparkling gold star is cut and assembled by skilled craftsmen, ready to arouse national pride across the country. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
Nguyen Van Trung is the third generation to preserve the family’s traditional flag-making craft. Since taking over the business, he has expanded the scale to 15 skilled workers, producing nearly 1,000 flags of all sizes each day, from tiny hand-held flags to large flags hung in squares and airports. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
"This year is a special occasion, the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and the 80th anniversary of National Day, so my factory's orders have increased by one and a half times compared to normal days. Many provinces, cities, and units organizing outdoor events, on islands, or running races have ordered flags in large quantities. This year, an event organizer in Hanoi near the National Day on September 2 ordered a giant national flag with an area of up to 600 square meters," Trung revealed. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
To make a flag measuring approximately 30m x 20m, Trung had to mobilize all the workers. First, Trung checked the weather forecast. Only when it was sunny and clear, without rain, would they spread the large fabric on a flat surface large enough, usually the village communal house yard, to join the pieces of fabric together. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
The total time from design, construction to completion of the 600m2 flag takes about 4-5 consecutive days. The first day is spent on joining the fabric and marking the star position. The next day, the workers will sew the fringe and fix the star. The third day is spent on reinforcing the edges and checking the technique. The remaining time, the tailors will spend on sun drying to test the tension, rolling it up and transporting it to the customer. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
Few people know that Mr. Trung is also the one who sews the big flags to hang on top of Lung Cu flagpole ( Ha Giang ) and Fansipan peak flagpole (Lao Cai). "We make national flags all year round, but when we sew flags on important occasions such as April 30-May 1 or National Day September 2, seeing the flags fluttering, reminding me of the historical moments of the nation, I feel really proud." (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
In the days leading up to National Day, Trung's workshop operates from morning to night, sometimes even overnight, to ensure progress. "We prepare a month in advance, increase the workforce, and work 1.5-2 times overtime compared to normal days," Trung said. Each worker understands the importance of the job, because the image of the national flag flying is not only a bond of national spirit, but also the pride of many generations. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
After completion, the 600m2 national flag was rolled up and carefully wrapped, and transported by specialized truck to the customer. Many other products of the workshop have also been exported to all provinces and cities in the country and even sent abroad to overseas Vietnamese. "Sending the national flag to overseas Vietnamese will help them ease their homesickness. Making flags is not just a job, but a mission to preserve the sacred flag, contributing to spreading the image of the country, the beautiful mountains and rivers of Vietnam," Mr. Trung confided. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
As the National Day (September 2) approaches, the atmosphere in Tu Van village (Chuong Duong commune, Hanoi) becomes more and more urgent and bustling. From early morning, rows of sewing workshops turn on their machines one after another, each stitch, each embroidery line, each cut of red fabric with a yellow star is carried out continuously under the light, the sound of engines and the urgent chatter of workers. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
With nearly 80 years of preserving and developing the traditional craft, Tu Van people are proud to know that each national flag they make carries a part of the sacred soul of the nation, flying throughout the streets of the capital and all over the country, blending with the red color of joy in celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day, September 2. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
According to Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc, one of the long-standing businesses in Tu Van, his facility normally maintains stable production, but on major holidays like National Day, September 2, demand increases by one and a half times, even double. "The flag market this year is very vibrant, especially near the anniversary. Our employees have to work overtime non-stop to deliver goods to customers nationwide," Mr. Phuc shared. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
Through the many changes of history, each generation of Tu Van people has continued their passion, preserved their traditional craft, and contributed to reviving the image of the sacred red flag with yellow star on every street, every house, and every flagpole. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
Tu Van flags are not only present on streetlights, schoolyards, and halls, but are also cherished in every Vietnamese family and home everywhere. Every time they see the red flag with a yellow star fluttering in the sunny sky, Tu Van workers feel more confident and proud. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
Amidst the pace of industrialization and modernization, the craft of making national flags in Tu Van still retains its traditional spirit. Many young people, instead of looking for office jobs or new professions, are determined to stick with the craft village, because they understand that this is not only a profession to earn a living but also a mission to preserve the sacred symbol of the nation. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
September 2nd this year is even more special as it coincides with the 80th anniversary of the founding of the country. Tens of thousands of flags made by Tu Van village have been flying all over the streets of the capital; from the old streets of Hanoi, bustling squares, to remote highland villages where people hang the national flag as a declaration of sovereignty and national pride. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
The pride of Tu Van flag makers does not stop at completing the product, but also lies in spreading patriotic inspiration to the community. Each flag hung up is an affirmation of solidarity, unity, and integrity of national identity. Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc hopes that the next generation will continue to maintain and promote the traditional craft, so that every National Day, the Vietnamese flag will shine brightly across the S-shaped strip of land. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
The national flags are not merely decorations, but sacred symbols of independence, freedom and the indomitable spirit of the entire people. And for nearly eight decades, Tu Van village has proudly maintained that tradition, so that each flying flag carries pride, carries the sacred spirit of the mountains and rivers, blending in with the red sky of the 80th anniversary of National Day, September 2. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
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