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Is a flag pole called a staff or a mast?
A flag pole is also called a flag staff. Flags are flown at half-mast when famous people die, but I have never heard of a flag mast. However, the English Oxford dictionary says that a mast can be a flagpole ( as well as a TV antenna)
What days do you fly the flag at half mast?
A flag is flown at half-mast to indicate a death.
When the US flag is at half mast should the Papal flag also be at half mast?
The Papal flag should be full staff
What does the Korean flag symbolise?
Korea?
What procedure must be followed for a flag to fly at half-mast?
The flag must first be hoisted to the top of the mast momentarily, and then it is lowered to the half mast position and secured.
Sail is to mast as flag is to?
Pole
How do you rise the Singapore flag?
Full-mast for normal day.half-mast for mourning
What regular yearly days do you fly Canadian flag at half mast?
You only fly a Canadian flag at half mast when you are mourning.
Why is a flag flown upside down and at half mast?
A flag flown upside down is an official signal of distress. A flag flown at half mast, is a mark of respect or mourning.
Part of the flag nearest the mast?
Hoist
What is another word for flag holder?
The pole is a flag holder. Mast is another word for flag holder.
Why does the flag have to be raised up before being put into half-mast position?
By tradition, it is the lowering of the flag that conveys respect. If you just raise the flag to the half-mast position, it hasn't been lowered.
