The
Flag of Dominican Republic - Description of the Dominican Republic Flag
As the above picture of the Dominican Republic Flag indicates
the background is Red white and blue
Description of the
Dominican Republic Flag is as follows:
A centered white
cross that extends to the edges divides the flag into four
rectangles - the top ones are blue (hoist side) and red, and the
bottom ones are red (hoist side) and blue
A small coat of
arms featuring a shield supported by an olive branch (left) and
a palm branch (right) is at the center of the cross
Above the shield a
blue ribbon displays the motto, DIOS, PATRIA, LIBERTAD (God,
Fatherland, Liberty), and below the shield, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA
appears on a red ribbon
According to
Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated
with colors. The colors on the Dominican Republic flag represent the
following:
White -
peace and honesty
Red -
hardiness, bravery, strength & valour
Blue -
vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice
All Flag
pictures depict flags flying, from the viewer's point of view,
from left to right
The
emblem on the Dominican Republic flag pictures the
Dominican Republic
Coat of
Arms
The Meaning
& History of the Dominican Republic Flag
Haiti and the
Dominican Republic comprise the Island of Hispaniola
The
Dominican Republic was briefly occupied by Haiti (1820-44)
The
flag was designed by the leader of the Trinitarians who altered
the layout of the blue and red of the Haitian flag and placed a
large white cross over it to symbolize faith
The Dominican
Republic Coat of Arms emblem depicts an open bible, a cross of
gold, four Dominican flags and two spears, there are branches of
olive and palm around the shield
The Dominican
Republic Flag was adopted November 6, 1844
Flag
Terminology - Did you Know ?
The design and description
uses specific flag terminology based on Heraldic principles
Animal blazons should always appear
with the heads facing the flag - staff side
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Flag History &
Evolution:
The idea of
flying a flag grew from the requirements of ancient warfare and
the battlefield
Shields were
painted with emblems to identify Friend or Foe
Warriors
needed to know where their leaders were - the custom of carrying
a pole was adopted
An emblem
such as a shield, animal or religious device was attached to the
pole for identification
The emblems
were also used for identity and to cover suits of armour - Coats
of Arms were born
These
emblems were the forerunners of modern flags
The Romans
were the first to use a cloth flag - they were square and
fastened to cross bars at the end of spears - the idea of
fastening a flag to the side of a pole soon followed
The strict
rules of Heraldry are still used when designing an emblem and
creating a modern flag
Dominican
Republic
Flag Etiquette
Dominican Republic Flag etiquette is very strict and is is
essential that Flag protocols and rules are followed correctly
Basic
Flag
Etiquette applies to all nations, including Dominican Republic as follows:
Etiquette relating to the order of
precedence for the flag
National Flag of
Dominican Republic
State Flag of
Dominican Republic
Military Flag of
Dominican Republic (in order of creation date)
Other Flag of
Dominican Republic
The United Nations uses alphabetical order
when presenting a national flag including the Dominican Republic Flag. Their flag etiquette ensures
that no one country's flag has precedence over another country's
flag
The
National flag of
Dominican Republic should never be flown
above another national flag on the same staff as this would
suggest superiority, or conversely, inferiority of one flag, or
Nation, over another
The Dominican
Republic flag should never be allowed to drag
along the ground
A tattered or faded flag of
Dominican Republic should be removed
and replaced with a new flag
Due care and
consideration must be taken to ensure that the Dominican
Republic flag is
always
flown the correct way up
A Flag of Dominican
Republic, when in such
condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display,
should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in
private with all due care and respect
Terminology & Etiquette in Dominican Republic Flag display
Hoist - the
act or function of raising the Dominican Republic flag, as on a rope
Half Staff
or Half Mast - the Dominican Republic flag is hoisted to half of the potential
height of the flag pole to denote grief and mourning
Performed
by first raising the Dominican Republic flag to the top, then lowering the
Dominican Republic Flag halfway
Distress -
denoted by flying the Dominican Republic flag upside-down
Manner of
hoisting - The Dominican Republic flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered
ceremoniously
No
disrespect should be shown to the Dominican Republic flag
The Dominican
Republic flag
should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a
manner as to permit the Flag to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in
any way
The Dominican
Republic
flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it,
nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure,
design, picture, or drawing on the flag of any nature
The
Dominican Republic flag should be hoisted first and lowered last
International Flag relating to
Dominican Republic
Flag usage forbids the
display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation
in time of peace
We hope that the presentation of facts
and information regarding Dominican Republic Flag Etiquette has
provided a useful resource.
Dominican
Republic
Location:
Caribbean, eastern two-thirds of the
island of Hispaniola, between
the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Haiti
Land Size of
Dominican Republic : land: 48,380 sq km
Climate / Weather
of Dominican Republic : tropical maritime; little seasonal
temperature variation; seasonal variation in rainfall
Dominican Republic
Population : 8,833,634 (July 2004 est.)
Main Colors of the
Dominican Republic Flag : blue, red and white
Concise History of
Dominican Republic & its Flag
1492 -
Christopher Columbus visits the island, which he names
Hispaniola ( translates as Little Spain)
1496 -
Spaniards set up first Spanish colony and Santo Domingo was
founded in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus which subsequently
served as the capital of all Spanish colonies in South America
1510 The
first shipment of Africans to Santo Domingo
1515 The
indigenous Taino Indians were practically annihilated due to
continuos clashes and rebellion against the Spanish
1586 January
1, Francis Drake attacked the heavily fortified city of Santo
Domingo in Hispanola and forced the governor to pay a large
ransom
1697 -
Treaty of Ryswick gives Haiti to France and the present
Dominican Republic to Spain.
1793 The
first British soldiers came ashore at St. Domingue
1795 - Spain
cedes its portion of Hispaniola island to France
1808 - Spain
retakes Santo Domingo following revolt by Spanish Creoles
1810 -
Overthrow of the king of Spain by Napoleon
1822 -
Haitian Republic is born
1844 Feb 27
- Dominican Republic gained independence from Haiti. Santo
Domingo declares its independence and becomes the Dominican
Republic
1916-24 - US
forces occupy the Dominican Republic following internal disorder
1924 -
Constitutional government assumes control and the US forces
withdraw
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