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| Adoption = 2 July, 1946
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| Design = Three equally-sized horizontal stripes of black, red, and green, with two red stars in the corners.
| Design = Three equally-sized vertical stripes of green, blue, and gold
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The '''flag of [[Rwizikuru]]''' was adopted on 2 July, 1946, when Rwizikuru obtained its independence from [[Estmere]]. Designed by [[Lucas Mutezo]], it was enshrined in the [[Constitution of Rwizikuru, 1946|Rwizikuran constitution]], and later enshrined by the [[Basic Law of Rwizikuru|Rwizikuran basic law]] in 1965, after [[Izibongo Ngonidzashe]] declared himself [[Monarchy of Rwizikuru|Mambo]].
The current '''flag of [[Rwizikuru]]''' was adopted on 2 December, 1946 following the independence of Rwizikuru from [[Estmere]]. Designed by [[Lucas Mutezo]], it was enshrined in the [[Constitution of Rwizikuru, 1946|Rwizikuran constitution]], and later enshrined by the [[Basic Law of Rwizikuru|Rwizikuran basic law]] in 1968, and by the current [[Constitution of Rwizikuru, 2020|Rwizikuran constitution]].


==Design==
==Design==
The design comprises of three equal horizontal stripes of black, red, and green.  
[[File:Mutezo_Rwizikuran_original_flag.png|250px|thumb|left|Original design by Lucas Mutezo, 1946]]
The design comprises of three equal vertical stripes of green, gold, and blue, with each meaning ascribed to the flag according to designer [[Lucas Mutezo]].


The black stripe represents the subcontinent of [[Bahia]], as it is home to the {{wp|Africans|Bahian}} peoples, as well as representing the black soil along the [[Rwizi River]]. The red stripe represents the blood shed by Rwizikurans during the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]], as well as in their struggle for independence from [[Estmere]]. Finally, the green stripe represents Rwizikuru's nature and fertility.
The green stripe represents the forests of the Rwizikuran Republic, and the fertility of the land of Rwizikuru. The gold stripe represents the natural resources of the Rwizikuran Republic and the wealth of the country. Finally, the blue stripe represents the [[Rwizikuru River]] which flows through the middle of the country and unites the Rwizikuran Republic.


In addition, there are two red stars, at the corners of the flag, which represents {{wp|African socialism|Bahian socialism}}, which was the ideology of the [[Rwizikuran National Movement]] (later the [[Mubatanidzwa weRusununguko rweRwizikuru]]). However, the red stars also have individual meanings.
Besides the official interpretation outlined in the [[Constitution of Rwizikuru, 1946|1946 Rwizikuran constitution]], a common interpretation was that the green stripe represented [[Yekumavirira]], which was previously part of the [[Gaullica|Gaullican]] colony of [[Quigomba]], the yellow stripe represented [[East Riziland]], which had previously been the Gaullican colony of [[Baséland]], and the blue stripe represented the former [[Estmere|Estmerish]] colony of [[Rwizikuru|Riziland]]. This has been lent credence as the original design by Lucas Mutezo shows the flag arranged in a green, blue, and gold order, as illustrated, but the adopted design swapped the blue and gold around as it was deemed to be "more aesthetically pleasing to the human eye" than the original design by the committee reviewing entries to the Rwizikuran flag competition. Furthermore, the vertical stripes were arranged by Lucas Mutezo to reflect the Rwizikuru River flowing from the [[Ambakaran Mountains]] to the [[Maccan Sea]] in a north-to-south direction, further lending credence to this common interpretation.
 
The red star on the black stripe, placed at top-left canton, represents anti-imperialism, and the efforts of the Rwizikuran National Movement to end colonial rule in Rwizikuru, while the red star on the green stripe, placed at the bottom-right canton, represents {{wp|socialism}} and its desire to be part of the "socialist world" while adapting it "to the conditions on the ground."


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Rwizicolonialflaga.png|Colonial flag (1897-1937)
Rwizicolonialflaga.png|Colonial flag (1897-1937)
Rwizicolonialflagb.png|Colonial flag (1937-1946)
Rwizicolonialflagb.png|Colonial flag (1937-1946)
RwizikuruFlag.PNG|Current flag (1946-)
RwizikuruFlag.PNG|National flag (1946-present)
Rwizistandard.png|Presidential standard (1953-1964) and royal standard (1964-)
Rwizistandard.png|Presidential standard (1946-1968) and royal standard (1968-)
</gallery>
</gallery>

Latest revision as of 03:27, 16 August 2023

Rwizikuru
File:RwizikuruFlag.PNG
NameMureza (The Flag)
UseNational flag
Proportion1:2
Adopted2 December, 1946
DesignThree equally-sized vertical stripes of green, blue, and gold

The current flag of Rwizikuru was adopted on 2 December, 1946 following the independence of Rwizikuru from Estmere. Designed by Lucas Mutezo, it was enshrined in the Rwizikuran constitution, and later enshrined by the Rwizikuran basic law in 1968, and by the current Rwizikuran constitution.

Design

File:Mutezo Rwizikuran original flag.png
Original design by Lucas Mutezo, 1946

The design comprises of three equal vertical stripes of green, gold, and blue, with each meaning ascribed to the flag according to designer Lucas Mutezo.

The green stripe represents the forests of the Rwizikuran Republic, and the fertility of the land of Rwizikuru. The gold stripe represents the natural resources of the Rwizikuran Republic and the wealth of the country. Finally, the blue stripe represents the Rwizikuru River which flows through the middle of the country and unites the Rwizikuran Republic.

Besides the official interpretation outlined in the 1946 Rwizikuran constitution, a common interpretation was that the green stripe represented Yekumavirira, which was previously part of the Gaullican colony of Quigomba, the yellow stripe represented East Riziland, which had previously been the Gaullican colony of Baséland, and the blue stripe represented the former Estmerish colony of Riziland. This has been lent credence as the original design by Lucas Mutezo shows the flag arranged in a green, blue, and gold order, as illustrated, but the adopted design swapped the blue and gold around as it was deemed to be "more aesthetically pleasing to the human eye" than the original design by the committee reviewing entries to the Rwizikuran flag competition. Furthermore, the vertical stripes were arranged by Lucas Mutezo to reflect the Rwizikuru River flowing from the Ambakaran Mountains to the Maccan Sea in a north-to-south direction, further lending credence to this common interpretation.

Gallery

  • Rwizicolonialflaga.png

    Colonial flag (1897-1937)

  • Rwizicolonialflagb.png

    Colonial flag (1937-1946)

  • RwizikuruFlag.PNG

    National flag (1946-present)

  • Rwizistandard.png

    Presidential standard (1946-1968) and royal standard (1968-)

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