Flag of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Description
- A red field with a black diagonal band bordered by two white stripes, running from the upper hoist to the lower fly
- Designed by Carlisle Chang, a noted Trinidadian painter, as part of an independence committee
- Adopted on 31 August 1962, the day of independence from the United Kingdom
Trivia
- The three colours red, white, and black are said to represent fire, water, and earth, the elements of life
- The diagonal band symbolises the equality and solidarity of all citizens regardless of origin
- Designer Carlisle Chang was one of Trinidad and Tobago's most prominent visual artists and also contributed to the design of the national coat of arms
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago
The flag of Trinidad and Tobago presents a red field crossed by a bold black diagonal band, bordered on each side by a thin white stripe, running from the upper hoist to the lower fly. It was designed by the renowned Trinidadian painter Carlisle Chang as part of a committee convened for independence and first raised on 31 August 1962, the day the country gained independence from the United Kingdom.
The three colours stand for the three elements of life: red for the fire of the sun, the warmth of the people, and the vitality of the land; white for the sea around the islands, the purity of their aspirations, and equality among citizens; and black for the dedication, unity, and shared wealth of the nation. The diagonal represents the dynamic movement of a young republic.
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