Some flags I learned to like while knowing more about their symbologies and histories, other were love at first sight... Barbados is the second case. However, it's not just a beautiful design, but a beautiful symbol, too.
Imagine what a Caribbean paradise flag should be, and Barbados' might be it. The colors: blue from the sea, gold from the sand. A layout that's simple and powerful below the mighty sun. The symbol: a trident. It would be the Neptune attribute, but has a more meaningful origin.
When Barbados was a British colony, it used to have a Brittania in badge. When the island became independent, addopted "a half trident", representing the autonomy from British Crown. But, so, the fact that makes me more fascinated about this country: it's still in Commonwealth!
This is a great idea! I look forward to future posts. And you're right, Barbados has an excellent flag, probably my favorite of all the Caribbean nations.
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DeleteThe Caribbean has a lot of good flags-this being top notch.
ReplyDeleteOf course, Dennis!
DeleteCuraçao, Aruba, Antigua and Barbuda, the former Republic of Anguilla... It's just time question to be seen in this blog.
I thinks it's because the Caribbean landmarks give a lot of inspiration.