Flag of Bhutan

The flag of Bhutan is held in the Chinese style, reminiscent of the golden-yellow flag of the Chinese Empire.

Importance

  • Saffron Yellow stands for the sovereignty of the King and his leadership of secular and religious affairs
  • Orange-red stands for the spiritual power of Buddhism, which is represented in Bhutan by the Buddhist sects Kagyüpa and Nyingmapa.

The wingless, black and white dragon symbolizes the one hand, the country's name of Bhutan, Druk - Gyalkhap ( Dragon Realm ), on the other hand, it stands for the thunder, which is often heard in the mountain landscape of Bhutan and the voice of the dragon will be awarded. In addition, the jewels holding dragon is a symbol of the universe dar.

The dragon has only three forward-facing claws. Only dragons that are available for the Chinese Emperor, have four claws.

Colors

History

The basic design of the flag is in use since the 19th century. The flag in its present form has existed since 1969 and was officially confirmed on June 8, 1972.

1:1 Flag of Bhutan, 1956-1969

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