Dominicans at home and abroad are being encouraged to display their flags throughout the day as Dominica observes ‘Flag Day’ today.
Flag Day was instituted by the Cultural Division as part of Independence Celebrations for the population to display and give recognition to the flag.
A symbol of nationhood and national identity, the Dominican flag we know today is the product of the recent design of November 3, 1988.
In this iteration, one of the most intricate designs in the world, it consists of a circular emblem of red bearing a blue chested Sisserou Parrot standing on a twig. The parrot, which must always face the flagpole, is encircled by ten lime green stars. The ten stars are outlined in yellow. This is superimposed by three vertical and three horizontal stripes of yellow, black, and white forming a triple colored cross against a general background of forest green. Each symbol and color seen on the flag has a specific meaning and purpose.
The first official version of Dominica’s flag was officially revealed on November 3, 1978, at the Government headquarters. It was designed by the late Dr. Alwin Bully for a flag competition held earlier that year. Whereas most flags have a maximum of four colors, Dominica’s national flag has eight, which makes it more complex and expensive to produce.
Before God and all mankind,
I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the Commonwealth of Dominica
and to the Sovereign Republic for which it stands;
my love, my loyalty and skills,
in the service of Dominica and my fellow citizens.
I promise to work diligently and to help build
a prosperous and peaceful Nation.
@Dwapo nou
I had forgotten it.
I knew it very well at primary school .
One of the proudest moments for citizens of any country is to see their country’s flag being flown especially in foreign places standing out among others. The Dominica flag is one of the best designed in the world.
However, every time I see the flag the fate of those national birds exported to Germany comes to mind. Are they thriving or are they all have met their demise? Inquiring minds want to know!
@Ibo France
Indeed.
The thing is most Dominicans forget very easily, but in your second paragraph, you have reminded us of something that this administration should never be pardoned for.
MEME