NATIONAL FLAG

The flag is based upon the tradition of the Drukpa Lineage which features DRUK-THE THUNDER DRAGON. The Thunder Dragon of Bhutanese mythology. It was first designed on 1947.A second version was introduced in 1956 for the visit of third Druk Gyalpo to eastern Bhutan; it was based upon photos of its 1949 predecessor and featured a white Druk in place of the green original.

The constitution of Bhutan-Article: 8-Fundamental duties states that a person shall respect the National Flag and the National Anthem.

  

 Our country has a national flag as a symbol of its identity. Hence, the explanation of our national flag is as follows:

A.   The yellow half holds the base from the top. The upper yellow half that touches the base symbolizes the secular tradition. It personifies His Majesty the King, whose noble actions enhance the Kingdom. Hence, it symbolizes that His Majesty is the upholder of the spiritual and secular foundations of the Kingdom. It signifies civil tradition, and embodies His Majesty's being

who enhances the limits of his reign. Therefore, it signifies the basis of both monastic and civil tradition.

B.   The orange half extends from bottom and forms the fluttering end. It symbolizes the flourishing of the Buddhist teachings in general and that of the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions in particular.

C.   The dragon that fully presses down the fimbriation symbolizes the name of the Kingdom, which is endowed with the spiritual and secular traditions. It signifies monastic tradition of Buddha's teachings. This signifies the name of the Kingdom of Druk, having monastic and civil traditions. It symbolizes the undefined thoughts of the people that express their loyalty, patriotism and great sense of belonging to the Kingdom although they have different ethnic and

           Linguistic origins.

D.   The color of dragon is white. It signifies that although there are many peoples in the Kingdom whose conduct of body and speech are not similar, their inner thought and deeds are pure. They highly cherish patriotism, and therefore, the sacred bond between the sovereign and the people are untainted.

1.2 Respect for the National Flag

a.     Wherever the national flag is hoisted, it must be accorded the same respect that is due to the Druk Gyalpo and the Bhutanese state

b.     It is not permissible to use the national flag as wrappers, covers or substitutes for other cloth materials.

c.      National Flag will be not hoisted lower than other flags.

d.     No objects should be placed over the national flag.

e.      The national flag shall never be hoisted upside down.

f.       While carrying the national flag, it is not permissible to drag it on the ground or drench it with water.

g.     National flag will be folded carefully and kept in the office in a proper place.

h.     The national flag must be carefully attended before hoisting it. Torn or defective flags cannot be hoisted.

i.       While hoisting and lowering the national flag, due respect and attention must be paid consciously.

j.       The flag must not touch the ground.

k.      Umbrella shall not be used within the radius of 10 meters from the National flag post.

(Note: I am sorry to post the National flag of Bhutan which doesn't belong to me- It is used as bag to-we should stop this)