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What does the flag of Singapore look like?
The Flag of Singapore consists of two horizontal halves, red above white. Red symbolises universal brotherhood and equality of man; white stands for pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. In the upper left corner, a white crescent moon and five white stars form a circle.
Is wearing Singapore flag illegal?
Yes, as long as the Flag is treated with dignity and respect.
When did Indonesia get its flag?
August 17, 1945
Indonesia’s flag was officially adopted on August 17, 1945, three days after the conclusion of World War II. It remained the national flag when Indonesia won recognition of its independence from the Netherlands in 1949.
What is Singapore flag called?
The Red Ensign of Singapore was introduced in 1966 and is used for Singapore-registered civilian ships. According to the legislation Misc. 5 of 1966, its design is of a red flag with a centered vertical crescent and five stars, surrounded by a ring. The ratio of the width to the length of the ensign is one to two.
What is the difference between the Singapore and Indonesian flags?
Singapore and Indonesian flags look similar but they do represent different things. * Red – Common brother of man. In Singapore this means everyone is equal i.e. regardless of race or religion. In Indonesia, it represents the blood of those shed during the bitter independence struggle from the Dutch.
Is it an offence to display the Singapore flag in Singapore?
The use and display of the flag is governed by Part III of the Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem Rules made under the Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem Act. It is an offence to knowingly contravene specified provisions of the Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem Rules; the penalty is a fine not exceeding S$ 1,000.
What do the Stars on the Singapore flag mean?
However, they have very different meanings from the Islamic moon and Chinese stars. The Singapore flag. The waxing moon was to represent a young nation on the ascendant while the five stars depict Singapore’s ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
Is the Singapore flag similar to the Islamic Moon and stars?
Yes of course, the waxing moon and the five stars of the Singapore flag resemble the Islamic moon and the five stars of the Chinese flag respectively. However, they have very different meanings from the Islamic moon and Chinese stars. The Singapore flag.