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The national flag of Bhutan is one of the national symbols of Bhutan. The flag is based upon the tradition of the Drukpa Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and features Druk, the Thunder Dragon of Bhutanese mythology. The dragon is holding a norbu, or jewel, in each of its claws.
The yellow signifies civil tradition and temporal authority. The orange half signifies Buddhist spiritual tradition.
The placement of Druk in the center of the flag over the dividing line between the flag's two colors signifies the equal importance of both civic and monastic traditions in the Kingdom of Druk (Bhutan) and evokes the strength of the sacred bond between sovereign and people. The white color of Druk signifies the purity of inner thoughts and deeds that unite all the ethnically and linguistically diverse peoples of Bhutan.
The jewels held in Druk's claws represent Bhutan's wealth and the security and protection of its people,[11] while the dragon's snarling mouth symbolizes Bhutanese deities' commitment to the defense of Bhutan.
The basic design of the flag by Mayum Choying Wangmo Dorji dates to 1947.
The yellow signifies civil tradition and temporal authority. The orange half signifies Buddhist spiritual tradition.
The placement of Druk in the center of the flag over the dividing line between the flag's two colors signifies the equal importance of both civic and monastic traditions in the Kingdom of Druk (Bhutan) and evokes the strength of the sacred bond between sovereign and people. The white color of Druk signifies the purity of inner thoughts and deeds that unite all the ethnically and linguistically diverse peoples of Bhutan.
The jewels held in Druk's claws represent Bhutan's wealth and the security and protection of its people,[11] while the dragon's snarling mouth symbolizes Bhutanese deities' commitment to the defense of Bhutan.
The basic design of the flag by Mayum Choying Wangmo Dorji dates to 1947.
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