WhatsAnswer

National Flag Of Mongolia

The Current National Flag Of Mongolia was officially adopted On February 12, 1992, With the Current official color standards being set on July 8, 2011. Prior to 1992, the Flag Of Mongolia had a communist star above the Soyombo, during the final 47 years of the Mongolian People’s Republic.

The Mongolia National Flag consists of 3 vertical colored stripes: red, blue, red. Within the left-hand stripe is the Buddhist Soyombo symbol, which has become the national symbol of Mongolia. The Soyombo symbol and the colors of the National Flag Of Mongolia manifest Mongolia’s Buddhist heritage.

 

Meaning Of The Flag

The blue color on the flag symbolizes the color of the land of the blue sky. It has Buddhist associations with the sky, purity, and healing. The red stripes on the Flag Of Mongolia initially represented Mongolia’s socialist beliefs, but a modern interpretation means liberty and progress.

 

The Soyombo Symbol

The Soyombo symbol on the National Flag Of Mongolia is the national emblem of Mongolia. It appears in the country’s coat of arms. The symbol was created by a Buddhist lama over 300 years ago. Starting from the Top: The fire at the top of it represents prosperity, contentment, and regeneration.

The three flames on the symbol represent the past, present, and future. The sun and moon represent the universe and is believed by Mongolians to be the mother (sun) and father (moon) of their nation. Under this is are symbols taken to be arrows. Their meaning is a willingness to defend their values or to vanquish their enemies.

Between the arrows on the Mongolia National Flag is a ying-yang symbol (ancient Chinese symbol depicting the complementary dualities of light and dark, man and woman, old and young, etc.). Some say it is a symbol of two fish (the fish meaning vigilance as they never close their eyes) but given the Soyombo was created by a Buddhist with strong links to China. Surrounding this are two vertical rectangles, which are typically taken to represent stone walls of a fortress, symbolizing strength and unity.

 

Some Information About Flag:

In Which Year, The National Flag Is Adopted?
Ans: On February 12, 1992

What Are The Colours of The Flag?
Ans: Red, Blue, Yellow

What Do The Colours of The Flag Means?
Ans: The blue color on the flag symbolizes the color of the land of the blue sky. The red stripes on the Flag Of Mongolia initially represented Mongolia’s socialist beliefs, but a modern interpretation means liberty and progress.

Exit mobile version