Flag Date of Adoption | 1940 |
Flag Symbolism | three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), blue, and red; centered on the hoist-side red band in yellow is the national emblem ("soyombo" - a columnar arrangement of abstract and geometric representation for fire, sun, moon, earth, water, and the yin-yang symbol)The arrowheads, or triangles pointing down mean “Death to the enemies of the people”. The triangle is a symbol of straightforwardness, honesty and adherence to principles. The two fish in the center represent men and women. As fish never sleep they are a reminder that the people should always be vigilant for their country. The horizontal bars above and below this image indicate that the highest and lowest in society should be honest and straigtforward in the service of the people. A vertical bar represents a fortress; the two bars illustrate the proverb&ldquo Two friends are stronger than stone&rduo;. |