National symbols of Vietnam

The national symbols of Vietnam are official and unofficial flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of Vietnam and of its culture.

Symbol

Title	Name of Symbol	Picture
National flag	Flag of Vietnam
National emblem	Emblem of Vietnam
National motto	Độc lập – Tự do – Hạnh phúc "Independence – Freedom – Happiness"[1]
National anthem	Tiến Quân Ca composed by Văn Cao[2]
(Unofficial) National flower	Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)[3][4]
(Unofficial) National tree	Buddha Belly Bamboo (Bambusa ventricosa)[5]
Imaginary national bird	Lạc bird[6][7]
(Unofficial) National animal	Water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)[8]
(Unofficial) National sport	Đá cầu[9]
(Unofficial) National dish	Phở[10]