In Vietnamese culture, five-color flags (, ) or five elements flags (, ), deity flag (, ) are traditionally flown during festivals and religious ceremonies. A five-color flag consists of five concentric squares in red, green, yellow, blue, and white representing the five elements fire, green, earth, water, and metal. The order of colors varies. The outermost square has three ragged edges, similar to fringing.
Historically, some imperial and military ensigns followed a similar pattern.
Variations
See also List of flags of Vietnam
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