Photohunt: Flag(s)
A not so 100% perfect concept for this week’s entry because I only got one flag up on my photo.. I earlier blogged that I won’t be joining this week’s theme but luckily, I found from my stash a picture of the Philippine flag…the flag of my motherland. This was taken at Club Manila East, one perfect summer afternoon of June 2007.
Anyway, I’ll just share a few tidbits about our flag that I remember from my History class. The symbolism includes:
White triangle – equality and fraternity
The blue field – peace, truth and justice
The red field – patriotism and valor
8 primary rays of the sun – the first eight provinces that sought independence from Spain and were placed under martial law by the Spaniards at the start of the Philippine Revolution in 1896.
3 stars – three major geographical divisions of the country: Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
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Colorful flag, and great photo. Mine is up, come on by.
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I like this picture. I can feel the afternoon. It is also great to know the background of the design.
marta´s last blog ..PhotoHung: Flag
That is a beautiful shot. I really like the lighting on the flag.
Tara R.´s last blog ..PhotoHunt & SOOC ~ #12
What a lovely lesson… thanks for taking the time to do that. This is a beautiful flag..
srp´s last blog ..SPH: When Flags Fly
Nice clouds in the back, thanks for turning me onto watery Weds…that looks like fun!
CatLadyDiary´s last blog ..PhotoHunt: Flags
Thanks for visiting mine – sorry I’m so late returning the favour.
I like the symbolism in your flag, and the photo is great.
Dragonstar´s last blog ..Monochrome Monday.
I miss the Philippines!
Here’s mine even though it’s late.
JO´s last blog ..Photo Hunt: Flags