As in any other country with a considerable history, national symbols in Poland carries deep meaning.Laconic cloth flag and a simple coat of arms is not less important for Poles than the more complex and flashy options for other nations.However, in order to come to a form of state symbols of the country had to undergo certain changes.
Modern flag of Poland
Currently flag Polish flag consists of two horizontal stripes that are the same size and width.The upper band is white and the lower - red.The width refers to the length as well as 5 to 8. The colors considered state, according to the poles, they are associated with their country.Simple flag of Poland is easily recognized and remembered.But the possibility for confusion still remains, because the flags of Monaco and Indonesia also performed in two colors, only the bands are located in another.The Poles are not inclined to excessive demonstration of state symbols, but according to official holidays, such as Constitution Day, Independence Day, Labour Day and, of course, Flag Day, on the administrative and public buildings required to appear patriotic banners.
History of Modern
flag and emblem of Poland changed since the emergence of the state, but their essence remains the same.According to legend, at the birth of the country between the rivers Vistula and Odra Prince Lech he laid the settlement where noticed a white eagle's nest.Bird hit the princely banners, and then on the coat of arms.In the tenth century, the principality was strengthened rule of the Piast dynasty.Their generic colors were red and white.Therefore, the first flags were carried in such shades.Initially, it was a red flag with a white eagle in a crown.Boleslaw the Brave first used as his banner of red cloth with the image on it by hand, compressing the sword.When the Kingdom of Poland was part of the Russian Empire, as a flag used a white cloth with Saltire, against which was depicted a white eagle.After June 22, 1918 for the Polish people were granted the right to self-determination, he declared himself head of state Pilsudski.Flag of Poland took its modern form, which has been preserved, and after the declaration of the People's Republic in 1952.Military and commercial vessels use the same standard colors as an ordinary cloth, but in the center of the white band is a red shield with a white eagle.Monarchist times in the past, so the bird is portrayed without a crown on his head.
value of state symbols
Both bands make up the national flag of Poland, are of particular importance.White is associated with the white wings of an eagle.Red means the crimson sunset.On the coat of arms is also associated symbolic story.It is believed that the king is a white eagle Piast.King was a simple farmer and farmer who chose the people in the monarchy.It was the beginning of the dynasty.Therefore eagle symbolizes not only the royal family of ancient times, but also advanced the aspirations of the Polish people, able to manage their own destiny.Therefore, the coat of arms and flag of Poland, photos, and images that can often be seen during public holidays and special events are directly linked with the traditions of the Polish people and its history.
Day Polish flag
This national holiday is one of the most recent traditions in the history of Poland.However, the Poles love and celebrate it not only within the country but also abroad.Day, when the whole country celebrates the flag of Poland, was established in 2004, when the law on national symbols have been some amendments.Together with the national anthem and the image of a white eagle white-red flag is an important symbol of Polish culture.According to the law, national symbols can be used not only for public holidays, but also on personal celebrations.Hanging the flag has not yet adopted a large scale, but more and more Poles are showing their love for the country that way.A festival dedicated to the cloth, promotes civic awareness and education on a historical theme.May 2 for the celebrations was chosen because on that day the Polish soldiers who fought in Berlin, hung the flag on the Victory Column.
