On April 25, Swaziland celebrates National Flag Day. It is considered an official public holiday in the Kingdom of Swaziland.
This is how some Swazis and well wishers commemorated the day:
HISTORY OF THE SWAZILAND FLAG
Happy #NationalFlagDay to everyone in/from #Swaziland! 🇸🇿— Patt Harris (@mindyourgrind) April 25, 2016
In #Swaziland, #NationalFlagDay is April 25th.— Sharon Schweitzer (@austinprotocol) April 25, 2015
#HappyBirthday @KrTCofHipHop Happy #NationalFlagDay #Swaziland Happy #SiyinqabaDay. Its going to be a beautiful day. pic.twitter.com/XnjuOClyvw— Melusi Dlamini Zox (@MelusiZox) April 25, 2016
HISTORY OF THE SWAZILAND FLAG
The flag of Swaziland is based on the military flag introduced by King Sobhuza II in 1941. The king gave it to the Swazi Pioneer Corps in order to remind them of the country's military traditions. The flag was hoisted for the first time on April 25, 1967, when the king took the pledge of oath. The anniversary of this event is now celebrated as National Flag Day. The flag was officially adopted on October 6, 1968, a month after the independence of Swaziland from the United Kingdom had been proclaimed.
WHAT THE ELEMENTS STAND FOR
The flag of Swaziland is comprised of three horizontal stripes. The top and bottom stripes are blue, they stand for stability and peace. The central stripe is red, it stands for past battles. The red stripe is edged with two thin yellow stripes for the country's resources.
In the center of the red stripe, there is a black and white shield. The shield is the symbol of protection from enemies, while its colours stand for peaceful coexistence of black and white population of Swaziland. The shield lies on two spears and a staff decorated with feather tassels, which symbolize the royal power.
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