PHONSAVAN, Laos — A well-worn Communist flag, featuring the iconic hammer and sickle emblem, flies in Phonsavan, Laos. This symbol represents the solidarity of industrial and agricultural workers under communist ideology. The flag's red background signifies revolution and the commitment to socialism.
Photograph by David Coleman. The Communist flag, characterized by the hammer and sickle emblem on a red background, is a symbol of communist ideology and is prominently displayed on government buildings and other important venues in Laos. The hammer and sickle represent the alliance of industrial workers and peasants, respectively, reflecting the core tenet of communism — the unity and strength of the working class. The red background of the flag signifies the bloodshed during the revolutionary struggles and the broader fight for a socialist state. This emblematic flag is deeply rooted in Marxist-Leninist principles and has been a symbol of communist movements worldwide since the early 20th century. In Laos, the flag represents the nation's adherence to socialist values under the leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, which has governed since the establishment of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in 1975.
Size: 4483px × 2969px
Location: Phonsavan, Xieng Khouang Province, Laos
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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