Interpretation of Nepal's Flag

Question Time! How many of you know the meaning of Nepal's Flag. Many of us are proud that we are from Nepal and we carry Nepalese Pride. No offence, but some of us don't exactly know the meaning of our very own country's FLAG or might have forgotten as you had learned at school ages ago.

Anyway, if not know, I have tried to briefly explain them. "I hope I am right as well".

To start off, Nepal's flag is the only flag that is not rectangular or square but a combination of two pennons. It was officially adopted on 16th December 1962, and it's the only national flag with a unique shape that stands out from rest of the countries.

• The 'blue' border symbolises peace and harmony.
• The 'red' colour is the colour of our Nepal's official flower .i.e. Rhododendron. The colour also indicates the spirit and bravery of Nepalese people.
• The crescent 'moon' represents the Royal house and also the cool weather of the Himalayas.
• The 'sun' represents the Rana family, or the heat and high temperature at the lower part of tarai, Nepal.

Some says another interpretation of the flag shape is that it symbolizes a Nepalese pagoda (put a mirror at the side of the flag closest to the flagpole will generate an image of pagoda).

I hope this briefly explained words has helped you to gain some knowledge of our country's Flag meaning.

Thank you

Pragyan Limbu