Flag of Zimbabwe - Description of the Zimbabwe Flag

As the above picture of the Zimbabwe Flag indicates the flag has: seven equal horizontal bands of
green, yellow, red, black, red, yellow, and green a white isosceles triangle edged in black with its
base on the hoist side

According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors
on the Zimbabwe flag represent the following:

Yellow - mineral wealth

White - peace and honesty

Red - blood shed to achieve independence, hardiness, bravery, strength & valour

Black - stands for the native people

Green - the land and agriculture, hope, joy and love and in many cultures have a sacred
significance

Terminology & Etiquette in Zimbabwe Flag display

Hoist - the act or function of raising the Zimbabwe flag, as on a rope

Half Staff or Half Mast - the Zimbabwe flag is hoisted to half of the potential height of the flag pole
to denote grief and mourning

Performed by first raising the Zimbabwe flag to the top, then lowering the Zimbabwe Flag
halfway

Distress - denoted by flying the Zimbabwe flag upside-down

Manner of hoisting - The Zimbabwe flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously

No disrespect should be shown to the Zimbabwe flag

The Zimbabwe flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to
permit the Flag to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way
 The Zimbabwe flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any
mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing on the flag of any nature

The Zimbabwe flag should be hoisted first and lowered last

International Flag relating to Zimbabwe Flag usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation
above that of another nation in time of peace

We hope that the presentation of facts and information regarding Zimbabwe Flag Etiquette has
provided a useful resource

Zimbabwe Flag Etiquette

Zimbabwe Flag etiquette is very strict and is is essential that Flag protocols and rules are followed
correctly

Basic Flag Etiquette applies to all nations, including Zimbabwe as follows:

Etiquette relating to the order of precedence for the flag

National Flag of Zimbabwe

State Flag of Zimbabwe

Military Flag of Zimbabwe (in order of creation date)

Other Flag of Zimbabwe

The United Nations uses alphabetical order when presenting a national flag including the
Zimbabwe Flag. Their flag etiquette ensures that no one country's flag has precedence over another
country's flag

The National flag of Zimbabwe should never be flown above another national flag on the same
staff as this would suggest superiority, or conversely, inferiority of one flag, or Nation, over another

The Zimbabwe flag should never be allowed to drag along the ground

A tattered or faded flag of Zimbabwe should be removed and replaced with a new flag

Due care and consideration must be taken to ensure that the Zimbabwe flag is always flown the
correct way up

A Flag of Zimbabwe, when in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should
be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in private with all due care and respect

Coat of arms of Zimbabwe

Kudus: the unity of Zimbabwe's various ethnic groups

Earthly Mound with plants: the need to always provide for the Zimbabweans

Motto Banner: the need to maintain national unity and the preservation of freedom

Green Shield: the fertility of the country's soil and water

Great Zimbabwe: the historical heritage of the nation

Hoe and Rifle: Celebrates the struggle for peace and democracy, as well as the proud work-ethic of
the Zimbabwean people. They also symbolise the transition from war to peace.

Strips of Silk of gold and green: the national financial enterprise and the protection of the
economy

Red Star: hope for the future of Zimbabwe. Conveys the Socialist revolutionary nature of the 1980
achievement of majority rule, and the struggle towards a fair, equal society.

Great Zimbabwe Bird: national identity

Blue and White Wavy Lines: Victoria Falls, water which brings prosperity.

National flower.

Gloriosa (genus)
National Anthem of Zimbabwe

SimudzaiMurezaweduWeZimbabwe (English: Blessed be the Land of Zimbabwe) (literally translated

It was introduced in March 1994 after a nationwide competition to replace IsheKomborera Africa
with a distinctly Zimbabwean song. The winning entry was a Shona song written by Professor
Solomon Mutswairo and composed by Fred Changundega.

It has been translated into English and Ndebele, the two other main languages of Zimbabwe.

The Ndebele version is mainly sung in the Matebeleland regions of Zimbabwe, while the English
version is not commonly sung. Some schools in Matabeleland South have introduced the
Sotho/Tswana version.

Shona

SimudzaimurezaweduweZimbabwe

Yakazvarwanemotowechimurenga;

Neropazhinjiramagamba

Tiidzivirirekumhandudzose;

NgaikomborerwenyikayeZimbabwe.

Tarisai Zimbabwe nyikayakashongedzwa

Namakomo, nehova, zvinoyevedza

Mvurangainaye, mindaipembesa

Vashandivatuswe, ruzhinjirugutswe;

NgaikomborerwenyikayeZimbabwe.

MwariropafadzainyikayeZimbabwe

Nyikayamadzitateguruedutose;

Kubva Zambezi kusvika Limpopo,

Navatungamirivavenenduramo;

NgaikomborerwenyikayeZimbabwe.

SiNdebele

PhakamisaniflegiyethuyeZimbabwe

Eyazalwayimpiyenkululeko;
Legaz' elinengilamaqhaweethu

Silivikeleezithanizonke;

KalibusisiweilizweleZimbabwe.

Khangelan' iZimbabwe yon' ihlotshiwe

Ngezintabalang' miful' ebukekayo,

Izulukaline, izilimozande;

Iz' sebenzizenam', abantubasuthe;

KalibusisiweilizweleZimbabwe.

Nkosibusis' ilizwelethuleZimbabwe

Ilizwelabokhokhobethuthinasonke;

Kusuk' eZambezikusiy' eLimpopo

Abakhokheli babe lobuqotho;

KalibusisiweilizweleZimbabwe.

English

Oh lift high our banner, the flag of Zimbabwe;

The symbol of freedom proclaiming victory;

We praise our heroes' sacrifice,

And vow to keep our land from foes;

And may the Almighty protect and bless our land.

Look at Zimbabwe, a land so wondrously lovely

With mountains, and rivers cascading, flowing free;

May rain abound, and fields be fertile;

May we be fed, our labour blessed;

And may the Almighty protect and bless our land.

Oh God, we beseech Thee to bless our native land;

The land of our fathers bestowed upon us all;

May leaders be exemplary;

And may the Almighty protect and bless our land.

Zimbabwe Bird

The stone-carved Zimbabwe Bird is the national emblem of Zimbabwe, appearing on the national
flags and coats of arms of both Zimbabwe and Rhodesia, as well as on banknotes and coins (first on
Rhodesian pound and then Rhodesian dollar).

It probably represents the bateleur eagle or the African fish eagle. The bird's design is derived from a
number of soapstone sculptures found in the ruins of the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe.

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