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Flags
The histories, meanings, and descriptions of the flags of the Countries of the World and the etiquette of using them.
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What does the Maltese Cross stand for?
The Maltese cross originally from the Knights of St John of Jerusalem ( the Knight Hospitalers)who used the Christian cross as a badge on their shields was adopted by the St. John Ambulance Brigade of today and also the Fire Service due to their object of service. It became known as the Maltese Cross because the Knights were given premission to settle in Malta and it is now the emblem of that country in the Mediterranean sea.
B:The eight points of the Maltese cross symbolise the eight beatitudes of Christ's Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5.3-10):The poor in spirit, They who mourn, They who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, the meek, the peacemakers, they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the pure in heart and the mercifu.
The Maltese Cross is also interpreted as a symbol of the eight chivalric virtues:
Observation, Tact, Resource, Dexterity, Sympathy, Perseverance, Discrimination, Explicitness
Another theory considers the eight points of the Maltese Cross a symbol for the eight langues of the Order of Malta:
Provence, Auvergne, France, Aragon, Italy, Germany, England, Castilia
What is known as the Maltese Cross was originally the symbol of Amalfi, a small Italian republic of the 11th century
The cross of Saint Florian, used by firefighters is often confused with the Maltese cross; although it may have eight or more points, it also has large curved arcs between the points.
C:According to the Princeton dictionary, Maltese Cross has 2 meanings:
1. A cross with arrow shaped arms
2. A Eurasian garden
Red Background With White Cross/Plus Sign In The Middle
What is the significant of the Red and White in the Indonesian flag?
The colors red and white are inspired by the banner of the Majapahit Empire which once ruled Indonesian (also Singaporean and Malaysian) territory. There are two versions of the banner. The first one looks like Indonesian flag (red over white) and the second one looks like the red and white stripes in American flag (this version is currently being the naval ensign of Indonesia). The banner of Majapahit also inspired the flag of Malacca (and later on also Malaysia) and the flag of Singapore.
The significance of the colors:
- Red is a symbol of bravery, courage (to fight colonialism, esp. in the independence war)
- White is a symbol of purity and sacred soul
The colors of the flag are sometimes also interpreted as:
- Red symbolizes the blood shed by Indonesians
- White symbolizes the bones of Indonesians
== The combination between red and white (blood and bone) symbolizes the body of Indonesians which is dedicated to the nation.
So, the flag of Indonesia is actually not that simple. It is a hope and a commemoration of old glory, a sacred symbol of bravery and purity, and a patron of the great nation of Indonesia.
How do i draw the European Union flag?
Drawing a European Union flag is simple. All you have to do is draw a rectangle, then color it blue and add stars.
What are facts about the islands of Aruba Bonaire and Curaçao?
Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao are known as the ABC Islands. They're the three westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. Aruba is the smallest of the three at 74.5 square miles [193 square kilometers]. Curaçao is the largest at 171.4 square miles [444 square kilometers].
Aruba's flag has a red four pointed star outlined in white. Bonaire's flag has a red five pointed star. Curaçao's flag has two six pointed stars.
The highest point on Bonaire is Brandaris Hill at 787 feet [240 meters]. The highest point on Curaçao is Christoffelberg [Mount Christoffel] at 1,230 feet [375 meters]. The highest point on Aruba is Mount Jamanota 1,620 feet [188 miles].
What are the meaning of the colors on the Hopi Tribe Flag?
Blue and white and yellow are the meaning of our corn and life
Where can you find a picture of the North Dakota flag?
See Related Links for links to pictures of the North Dakota state flag.
I know this is not a good answer, but the Danish vikings also had a red banner (with a black raven on it), so when the current flag was adopted in the 12th century, it was probably natural to choose red as the main colour. Apart from that red is of course a very visible signal colour, which is used in the flags of many countries.
What are the colours of the flag of columbia?
The Columbia Flag is three colors going horizontally. The top half of the flag is yellow, followed by a quarter of blue, and then a quarter of red.
What do the colours of the Malaysian flag stand for?
Prior to 1906, Brunei Darussalam did not have a national flag but personal standards were widely used which were granted by the Sultan. The standards belonging to His Majesty (yellow) and the four Wazirs (Viziers) - Pengiran Bendahara (white), Pengiran Digadong (green), Pengiran Pemancha (black) and Pengiran Temenggong (purple) - were the most important.
The colour scheme of the Brunei Darussalam flag adopted in 1906 was therefore the colours of the principal signatories to the 1906 Agreement which were the colours of the Sultan (yellow), Pengiran Bendahara (white) and Pengiran Pemancha (black).
Why did Marcus Garvey design the flag in red black and green?
During the turn of the century, Marcus Garvey was estabishing the Universal Negro Improvement Association(UNIA). He was often ridiculed with comments like 'where is the Black man's Country' or 'Where is the the Black man's flag?' In 1920, at a UNIA convention the flag was adopted to symbolize: Red for the blood binds African people and was shed in the fight for liberation, Black for the people who represent a nation, if not a nation-state and Green for the rich and abundant homeland of Africa
What does redblack and white flags mean in a theaters Shakespeare?
The story is well-entrenched that they would fly different coloured flags at the Globe Theatre to tell the patrons what kind of play was being played: red for history, white for comedy, and black for tragedy. The problem is that the division of the plays into these neat categories did not take place at the time they were first performed, and many plays do not easily fall into these categories.
There is no contemporary record of this practice. There is record of flags being used at the theatres, but no mention of their colour. I think this story is a myth.
