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Nevertheless, Del Rio does point out a common thread between the most recognizable lesbian flags: the color purple. "[Purple] plays a significant role across time and across communities," Del Rio explains. "Lavender or purple has a long history as a color that represents queer folks. There are many, many, many different roots for that. Some reference the poetry of Sappho and her referencing violets, to effeminate cultural practitioners in the 19th century." There was also a slur used in the late '60s and early '70s that referred to lesbians as "lavender menaces." It was reclaimed and adopted by lesbian activists, Del Rio says. The national flags of the United Kingdom (ie. the Union Flag and the flags of England, Scotland and Wales) should be displayed only in a dignified manner befitting the national emblems. They should not be displayed in a position inferior to any other flag or ensign. It may appear as if there are an overwhelming number of guidelines below; however, this article has become longer over time to answer the many questions that come up. You will see more questions from readers in thecomments!

a b c Bendix, Trish (September 8, 2015). "Why don't lesbians have a pride flag of our own?". AfterEllen. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015 . Retrieved 8 June 2019.But though the rainbow flag aimed to celebrate the queer community as a whole, not everyone was represented. "There is a history within the queer community of [that flag] not fully recognizing the needs of people with different identities," explains Chelsea Del Rio, PhD, co-chair of the American Historical Association's Committee on LGBT History and associate professor of history at LaGuardia Community College. Recently, more inclusive iterations of the iconic flag have come into popularity, including those with additional stripes to represent the transgender community and people of color. "There was a need to create flags to indicate that the queer community reflects everybody who claims a queer identity," Del Rio adds.

The flag of Rwanda was adopted to help reconcile the country in the years following the 1994 genocide. Dashiki origin, history, and cultural significance 16. Mongolia Mongolia flag. Photo: Yevhen Borysov The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose, nor embroidered on cushions or handkerchiefs, printed on paper napkins or boxes, nor used as any portion of acostume. The flag of North Macedonia uses an ancient symbol of the region of a sun with broad rays extending in all directions. It is a reference to the phrase “new sun of Liberty” used in the country’s national anthem. North Macedonia is the southernmost of the countries that emerged from the breakup of Yugoslavia. North Macedonia’s independence has been unsettling to neighboring Greece, to the south.As one of the largest groups within the LGBTQ+ community, Lesbians have had a long history of flags and symbols to represent them. White: Wholeness. This is meant to represent aroaces who are "aplatonic, nonamorous, or otherwise not seeking a committed partnership", and also "how we are all whole people on our own". [15] a b Redwood, Soleil (26 February 2020). "A Horniman Lesbian Flag". Horniman Museum . Retrieved 21 November 2021. The North Macedonian flag uses an artistic representation of a sun with rays extending in all directions. Still, that doesn't mean LGBTQ+ pride flags start and end at the many variations of the rainbow one.

Gay Symbols Through the Ages". The Alyson Almanac: A Treasury of Information for the Gay and Lesbian Community. Boston, Massachusetts: Alyson Publications. 1989. pp. 99–100. ISBN 0-932870-19-8. Which National Flags Feature A Sun In Their Design? The flag of Namibia (left) and the flag of Argentina (right) both feature suns. The American flag should be at the center and the highest point when displayed with a group of stateflags. The aroace flag, also referred to as the sunset aroace flag [14], was created by Tumblr user aroaesflags on December 11, 2018. The flag was created "with the experiences of aroaces who don’t split their attraction in mind", which is why the flag does not contain purple for asexual nor green for aromantic. It is meant to represent anyone who is on the asexual spectrum and aromantic spectrum together. [15] The specific meanings of the sunset flag are as follows:

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Thanks to the age of the internet, flags celebrating specific communities of queer people have come into popularity throughout the aughts, including those honoring transgender, asexual, bisexual, genderqueer, and pansexual people, says Del Rio. The lesbian community is no exception—in fact, there have been multiple iterations of lesbian pride flags created. Let's explore them. Aroaceflux refers to someone who is both aroflux and aceflux. Essentially, both their sexual and romantic orientation fluctuates, but generally stays on the asexual and aromantic spectrums. These fluctuations may occur at the same time or they may be independent. Aroaceflux can be an orientation on its own or can be combined with other orientations. [11] The term "aroaceflux" was coined by Quora user Ezrasberry in October 2020. [11] [12] Cass Clarke: " Gwenpool Makes an Important Discovery in ‘Love Unlimited: Gwenpool’ #47" (27-04-2023). marvel.com. Marvel. ( Archived on June 23, 2023).

The flag of Kyrgyzstan, adopted in 1992, is red with a yellow sun in the center. The sun contains a depiction of a yurt, a traditional Kyrgyz dwelling. The 40 rays of the sun represent the 40 tribes that make up the Kyrgyz people. The red represents bravery and valor, while the yellow symbolizes wealth and prosperity. Together, they represent the unity of the Kyrgyz people. The yurt in the center also symbolizes the nomadic heritage of the Kyrgyz people and the preservation of traditional customs and values. Each region of Kyrgyzstan also has its own flag which depicts local landmarks or historical and cultural symbols. A flag design was also included alongside the coining, though the flag itself has no particular meanings. [12] There is an alternative flag design that is a straightforward combination of the main aroflux and aceflux flags at the time. [13] Another design was created by astraldomination on February 29th, 2020, based on toothcity's aroflux and aceflux flag redesigns. [10] Flag [ ] Orange: Community. Similar to the use of blue on this flag, orange is in between purple and green, for asexual and aromantic respectively. This represents "both the unity of ourselves as aroaces as well as our places in both the aro and ace communities". [15]The North Macedonia flag consists of a red field with a golden sun at the centre. Eight broad gold rays extend from the sun disc to the edge of the flag. The sun stands for the "new sun of liberty" in the Macedonian national anthem. However, when the flag is in torn or in a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem, it should be destroyed in a dignified and ceremonious fashion, preferably byburning. The sun may not be immediately evident on the flag of Ecuador. The first things you’ll notice are the yellow, blue, and red horizontal band. They represent the country’s crops, ocean and skies, and the blood of its defenders. Look more closely at the coat of arms and you’ll see a beautiful scene. It includes the highest mountain in the country, a steamboat, a condor, and other features. Above the mountain shines a golden sun surrounded by zodiac symbols for the months of March to July. This is the duration of the country’s March Revolution of 1845. When a flag is to be flown at half-mast, it should first be raised all the way to the top of the mast, allowed to remain there for a second and then be lowered to the half-mast position. When it is being lowered from half-mast, it should again be raised to the top of the mast for a second before being fully lowered.