Flag of the patujú flower facts for kids
The flag of the Patujú flower (in Spanish: Spanish: Bandera de la flor de patujú) is a special flag used in Bolivia. It features Bolivia's national flower, the Patujú flower. This flag is important because it stands for the indigenous (native) people who live in Eastern Bolivia. It has also been used by people who disagreed with former president Evo Morales as a way to show their feelings.
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| Use | Civil flag and ensign normal |
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| Proportion | 8:11 |
| Adopted | 2013 (Santa Cruz Department) 2014 (Beni Department) 2018 (La Paz Department) 2019 (officially adopted by national government) |
| Design | Patujú Flower in 45° degrees |
| Designed by | Adolfo Chávez Beyuma Antonio Soto Guatara |
Variant flag of the Patujú flower
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| Use | popular version in Santa Cruz |
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History of the Patujú Flag
Early Use and Protests
The idea for the Patujú flag grew during protests in 2011 and 2012. People were demonstrating against building a road through an important area called the Indigenous Land and Isiboro-Secure National Park (TIPNIS). The Patujú flower became a symbol for eastern Bolivia during these protests. The flag was seen in many of these demonstrations.
Official Recognition
At first, the flag was not officially recognized by the government. However, it started to gain official use in different parts of Bolivia:
- In 2013, it was used in the Santa Cruz Department.
- In 2014, it became used in the Beni Department.
- By 2018, it was also used in the La Paz Department.
National Adoption
During the time when Jeanine Áñez was president, the Patujú flag was used alongside other official flags. It was seen in important government buildings like the Palacio Quemado and at official events. In 2019, the national government officially adopted the flag. This meant it became a recognized national symbol for all of Bolivia.
See also
In Spanish: Bandera de la flor de patujú para niños
