Flag of Bukidnon
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| Use | Provincial flag |
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| Proportion | 17:32 |
The Flag of Bukidnon is a horizontal triband of white, red and black, charged in the center with a yellow emblem consisting of a spear pointing downward toward the fly, and a shield which itself is charged with the stylized profile of the Kitanglad mountain range. The size of the flag is declared to be 34 inches by 64 inches,[1] giving the flag a width-to-length proportion of 17:32. Bukidnon is one of the few Philippine provinces to have a distinctly-designed flag, deviating from the standard flag design of the provincial seal on a colored field.
Symbolism
- Main flag field[1]
- Three equal horizontal stripes: represent the hospitability, heroism and nobility of Bukidnons, and expressing Bukidnon sentiments for quality, freedom, justice and peace.
- White color: represents honesty and purity
- Red color: represents commerce, courage, bravery and heroism
- Black color: represents authority
- Central emblem[1]
- Spear and shield: represent the traditional weapon of the natives for self-defense
- Yellow color: represents nobility
- Pointed shape of the upper portion of the shield: represents the mountain ranges which harbor natural resources (e.g. wildlife, flora, fauna, mineral deposits, etc.) and serve as natural defenses of the province
- Pointed shape of the lower portion of the shield: represents the scenic canyons (e.g. Mangima, Atugan and Kulaman Canyons) which also serve as natural defenses of the province
- Parallel lines forming the border of the shield: represent the river banks from which native Bukidnon ethnic groups derive their respective names (e.g. Pulangions, Tigwahonons, etc..)
- Circular charge with stylized mountain profile: represents the Mount Kitanglad mountain range, the province's most distinctive landmark.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Provincial Symbols". Provincial Government of Bukidnon. Archived from the original on March 12, 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
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