Flags are folded so that they can be neatly stored without excessive wrinkling, and also to show that they are respected at all times, even when they are not being flown.
Below are several tutorials on how to properly fold the Texas flag .
into squares
So that it does not get damaged.
The American flag is always folded into a triangle at any formal event. either that or anyone who knows how to fold the flag will fold it into a triangle at any event.
Folding the flag into a triangle is a way to honor and pay respect to the American flag. The 13 folds represent the original 13 colonies, and the final shape resembles a cocked hat, reminiscent of the hats worn by soldiers during the Revolutionary War.
It is very respectful to fold the American flag in a triangle. It represents all the soldiers who have lost their lives fighting for our freedom. It represents America and how we show our thanks. We always fold in in triangles and we always will.
The cast of How to Fold a Flag - 2009 includes: Javorn Drummond as himself Jon Powers as himself Stuart Wilf as himself
Fold it neatly and store it in a waterproof box.
Bring it down from where ever I have it up.
The flag folds into a triangle shape when you fold it properly for storage.
Few countries have a proper way to fold a flag. However, Japan is one of the exceptions. Turn the flag parallel to the ground and fold length wise. Repeat. Turn Flag parallel to the ground and fold width wise into thirds. Roll the flag tightly (Tie it if possible, or if displaying.) To carry you carry as if it were a sword handle, in both hands at waist level vertically. (so long as it's not enormous or tiny) Like the United States, there isn't a law that makes this official, it is however the common way to do it.
may not touch the ground, must be folded by two people, must be fold in the flag folding style of folding