Flag History | The flag was designed by Cuban poet Teurbe Tolon in 1849. The star symbolizes a light which provides the way towards freedom and was taken from the flag of Texas. The triangle is a Masonic symbol of liberty, equality and fraternity. The three blue stripes stand for the three sectors into which Cuba was divided by the Spaniards. The white is for the pure intentions of the revolutionaries and for justice. Red is for the blood that was shed in the struggle for independence. |
Flag Date of Adoption | 20 May 1902 |
Flag Symbolism | five equal horizontal bands of blue (top and bottom) alternating with white; a red equilateral triangle based on the hoist side bears a white, five-pointed star in the center; design influenced by the United States and Texas flags. |