In pictures: Flags flown half-mast in commemoration of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

The state funeral for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has yet to take place but flags have been flying at half-mast at many government offices and organisations in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to commemorate the Party leader, who passed away on July 19.
Flags are lowered to half-mast at the Hanoi Youth Union to commemorate General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Flags are lowered to half-mast at the Hanoi Youth Union to commemorate General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
Officials and members of the Hanoi Youth Union stand before the half-mast flags to commemorate General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Officials and members of the Hanoi Youth Union stand before the half-mast flags to commemorate General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
The half-mast flags at the head office of Nhan Dan Newspaper.

The half-mast flags at the head office of Nhan Dan Newspaper.
The flag is flown at half-mast at the headquarters of the Hanoi People’s Council and People’s Committee.

The flag is flown at half-mast at the headquarters of the Hanoi People’s Council and People’s Committee.
The half-mast flag at the Ministry of Finance.

The half-mast flag at the Ministry of Finance.
Many large screens in Hanoi show a documentary on General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Many large screens in Hanoi show a documentary on General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
Flags are also lowered to half-mast at many shopping centres.

Flags are also lowered to half-mast at many shopping centres.
The state funeral for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is scheduled to take place on July 25-26.

The state funeral for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is scheduled to take place on July 25-26.
During two days of national mourning, government offices and public places are required to fly flags at half-mast, while public entertainment activities are prohibited.

During two days of national mourning, government offices and public places are required to fly flags at half-mast, while public entertainment activities are prohibited.
The flag is lowered to half-mast at the Nguyen Gia Thieu High School, where General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong used to attend.

The flag is lowered to half-mast at the Nguyen Gia Thieu High School, where General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong used to attend.
Nhan Dan staff solemnly lower the flags to half-mast.

Nhan Dan staff solemnly lower the flags to half-mast.
Nhan Dan staff solemnly lower the flags to half-mast.

Nhan Dan staff solemnly lower the flags to half-mast.
Flags flying at half-mast are seen in numerous places across the capital city.

Flags flying at half-mast are seen in numerous places across the capital city.
Along Hang Bong Street, many traders sell flags and black ribbons to help with the commemoration of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Along Hang Bong Street, many traders sell flags and black ribbons to help with the commemoration of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
Flags are lowered to half-mast at many places in Hanoi.

Flags are lowered to half-mast at many places in Hanoi.
Flags are flown half-mast ahead of national mourning demonstrating the people’s love and respect for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Flags are flown half-mast ahead of national mourning demonstrating the people’s love and respect for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
NDO

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