Flag of Mon State
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| Proportion | 2:3 |
|---|---|
| Adopted | 8 June 2018 |
| Design | A red flag with a yellow hamsa in the centre |
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| Use | Former flag  |
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Relinquished | 8 June 2018 |
| Design | A blue flag with a yellow hamsa in the centre and "Mon State" written in Burmese underneath it |
The flag of Mon State depicts a hamsa in the centre of a red background. The current flag was approved by the Mon State Hluttaw and officially adopted on 8 June 2018.[1]
In local legend, the city of Bago, which was founded by the Mon people, was established on the location where a hamsa sought refuge during a massive flood, hence the adoption of the bird on the flag.[2]
Former flag
The former flag of Mon State, used until the adoption of the current flag on 8 June 2018, depicted a hamsa on a dark blue background and had "Mon State" (မွန်ပြည်နယ်) written underneath it.[3] The flag of Bago Region is very similar to the former flag of Mon State, but its hamsa and text have different proportions and designs.
References
- ^ Khant, Naung (8 June 2018). "Mon State Hluttaw approves picture of golden hamsa on red background as Mon State flag". Burma News International. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ Kuipers, Ludo. "Mon State | Flag | Myanmar | OzOutback". ozoutback.com.au. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- ^ "Mon State (Myanmar)". www.crwflags.com. Retrieved 9 July 2018.