{"id":330792,"date":"2024-10-14T09:50:56","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T13:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=330792"},"modified":"2024-10-14T19:39:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T23:39:49","slug":"dominica-observes-flag-day-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/dominica-observes-flag-day-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominica observes Flag Day today (updated with video and gallery)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As part of\u00a0 National Emblems Week, Dominica observes Flag Day today.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0\u00a0Flag Day Motorcade, organized by the Commonwealth of Dominica Cultural Division, will take place around Roseau and other parts of the island.<\/p>\n

Flag Day was instituted by the Cultural Division as part of Independence Celebrations for the population to display, and give recognition to the flag.<\/p>\n

The flag is one of Dominica\u2019s symbols of nationhood and national identity. It is the product of the recent design of November 3, 1988.<\/p>\n

The flag consists of a circular emblem of red bearing a blue-chested Sisserou Parrot standing on a twig. The parrot which must always face the flag pole, 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.<\/p>\n

The first version of Dominica\u2019s flag was officially revealed on November 3, 1978, at the Government headquarters. It was designed by the late cultural icon, Dr. Alwin Bully for a flag competition held earlier that year. Whereas most flags have a maximum of four colors, Dominica\u2019s national flag has eight which makes it more complex and expensive to produce.<\/p>\n

Dominicans at home and abroad are encouraged to display their flags throughout the day.<\/p>\n

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DNO recorded a few scenes of 2024 Flag Day in Dominica.<\/div>\n
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