(Baonghean.vn)-During the two days of the National Funeral for General Vo Nguyen Giap, agencies, offices and many households in Nghe An flew flags at half-mast. In some families and offices, the flags were not flown at half-mast according to the new regulations, but all expressed their respect, gratitude and sorrow for the passing of the great General, the legendary Elder Brother of the Vietnam People's Army.
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| For the past two days, the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee headquarters and many provincial agencies have flown flags at half-mast. |
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| At Ho Chi Minh Square. |
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| Headquarters of Nghe An Border Guard Command. |
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| Headquarters of the National Assembly Delegation and Provincial People's Council |
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| Just as the flag was lowered, a banner in front of the provincial military command headquarters read "Deeply mourning General Vo Nguyen Giap." |
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| Early in the morning of October 12, Mr. Tran Kong Bong and his grandson Tran Cong Manh in Hung Phuc ward, Vinh city went to buy flags and black mourning bands to make half-mast flags. |
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| Many families in Vinh city quietly flew the national flag at half-mast or lowered it and tied it with a black ribbon to commemorate General Vo Nguyen Giap. |
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| Many cultural houses in blocks and hamlets in Vinh city also flew flags at half-mast. |
Nguyen Khoa
