Was the Venezuelan flag changed?

Venezuela’s solidly pro-Chavez National Assembly gave final approval Tuesday to changes in the flag proposed by the socialist president: an eighth star and a turnabout of the horse that until now has galloped to the right. The move clears the way for Chavez to unfurl the new national banner on Flag Day on Sunday.

What does the flag of Caracas represent?

The red field, remembrance of the predominant color in the royal pennants of Colonial Caracas, symbolizes the blood spilled by Caraquenian people in favor to the Independence and the highest Ideals of the Venezuelan Nation.

What does the yellow in the Venezuela flag mean?

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Colors of the Flag The yellow is used to represent the wealth of the soil, the nation’s riches, agriculture, and the traits of harmony and justice. It is also representative of the sun. The color blue was used to represent courage. Red symbolizes the nation’s independence from Spain.

Where does the Venezuelan flag fly in Caracas?

This flag belongs, in any case, to the Federal District, and, more specifically, to the Municipio Libertador (“old” Caracas). It never flew on top of the building of the Governorship of the Federal District (north of Bolivar Sqare), which only bore the Venezuelan National flag.

Where are the Seven Stars on the Venezuelan flag?

During the first half of the 19th century, seven stars were added to the flag to represent the seven signatories to the Venezuelan declaration of independence, being the provinces of Caracas, Cumaná, Barcelona, Barinas, Margarita, Mérida, and Trujillo. Flag of Venezuela (1810–1812) Flag of Venezuela (1813–1814)

What does the flag of Caracas stand for?

In any case, the flag of Caracas sent on top stands for what is the old city (Caracas, in strictu sensu; used by the City Hall), and this one stands of the flag of the Municipio Libertador’s Mayor’s Office. Caracas, or even, Greater Caracas, is not a regularised Political entitity,…

Who was the creator of the Venezuelan flag?

Miranda was unsuccessful in liberating Venezuela, but Venezuelans honour him as the creator of their national flag. When independence was proclaimed on July 5, 1811, the flag had unequal yellow-blue-red stripes and a white canton showing a complex emblem. Variations of that design were used during the continuing war with Spain.

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