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The Meaning of Declansburg's Flag
[i]The following statement is released jointly by founding nations of Declansburg.[/i] --- --- --- --- [b][font=georgia][size=200]Explaining Declansburg's Regional Flag[/size][/font][/b] [i]Adopted on December 13, 2021 by the Provisional Regional Government[/i] [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/rflags/declansburg__976673.png[/img] [i]Declansburg's flag, adopted on Dec. 13, 2021.[/i] [b]DEFINING DECLANSBURG'S FLAG[/b] Let's begin at the old flag... Declansburg's original flag represented a region at war. It had four colors: red, symbolizing the cost of conflict; green, symbolizing The Dáxlamic Evergreen Republic and an environmental commitment; blue, symbolizing a commitment to clean water; and black, symbolizing the grief of a nation in a seemingly never-ending battle. The old flag also prominently featured a coiled snake, which signified a region that was both in transformation and on the defensive. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/rflags/new_declansburg__842636.png[/img] [i]Declansburg's first flag featured a coiled snake, representing a region at war.[/i] In those days, Declansburg was playing defense for good reason. The region was constantly a target of enemies, which sought to disrupt the region's progress. [b]The new flag... [/b] Most notably, the new flag incorporates a symbol that stood out on the old banner: a snake. On the new flag, the snake appears to be trying to consume itself. This is an ouroboros, an ancient symbol that signifies rebirth, representing infinity and the cycle of life and death that is so notable in our shared history dating back to The Radiant. The flag also now includes a dragon, symbolizing the wisdom and knowledge of our ancient nations. This dragon is holding a shield, which represents our regional commitment to defend what is righteous. On this shield is The Praying Lady of Samanthalán, representing the region's status as a safe haven for Dáxlamic peoples of the world. The Praying Lady of Samanthalán is the international symbol of Dáxlam and was featured on The Radiant's regional flag between 2016 and 2018. Like the old banner, the new flag features a Nordic Cross, symbolizing redemption and eternal life. Additionally, there are three colors on Declansburg's new flag. The flag features white, symbolizing the pure intentions of good will between regional partners, and dark blue, symbolizing the heights of the sky, and the depths of the sea to exemplify the reach of our regional influence. Black on our new flag symbolizes the depths of space - to which we are willing to go - and our quest to expose the unknown. This color shall serve as a reminder to continue on our journey for knowledge and understanding of the world in which we exist. This flag has been raised first by [nation]Declansburg[/nation], the capital and namesake of our region, on Dec. 12, 2021. It shall be raised on Dec. 13, 2021, in the last days of our Constitutional Convention, by decree of Dux Bradford John on behalf of the Provisional Government of Declansburg, and by unanimous consent among The House of Dux Bradford John. [i]So be it![/i] [b]Signed,[/b] [nation]New Bradfordsburg[/nation] [nation]Yaxopsville[/nation] [nation]Dux Milan[/nation]