Flag of Barbados facts for kids
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| Name | The Broken Trident |
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| Use | National flag and civil ensign |
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 1966 |
| Design | A vertical tricolour triband of ultramarine and gold, in 2:1 ratio, with a black trident |
| Designed by | Grantley W. Prescod |
The flag of Barbados is a special symbol for the island nation of Barbados. It was first flown on November 30, 1966. This was a very important day because it was Barbados's first Independence Day, when the country became independent.
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What the Barbados Flag Looks Like
The flag has three vertical stripes, also called a triband. The two outer stripes are a deep blue color, known as ultramarine. These blue stripes stand for the ocean that surrounds the island.
The middle stripe is golden. This bright color represents the sandy beaches of Barbados. In the center of this golden stripe, there is a black trident head.
Symbols on the Flag
The black trident head on the flag is very meaningful. It is sometimes called "the broken trident." This is because the lower part of the trident is broken off. This broken part symbolizes Barbados breaking away from its past as a colony. It shows the country's freedom and independence.
The three points of the trident are also important. They stand for the three main ideas of democracy. These are:
- Government of the people
- Government for the people
- Government by the people
These three points remind everyone that the government should serve its citizens.
How the Flag Was Chosen
The design for the flag of Barbados was created by Grantley W. Prescod. The government of Barbados held a special competition to find the best design. Many people sent in their ideas. Over a thousand different designs were received! Grantley W. Prescod's design was chosen as the winner.
Images for kids
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Barbados flag at Carifiesta 2018, Montreal
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