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Dia de la Bandera
By Administrator | February 24, 2007
Green is for hope and victory.
White is for the purity of our ideals.
Red is for the blood our national heroes shed.
In addition to the bands of color, our flag also has an emblem. The emblem is based on a legend which tells how the Mexicas traveled from Aztlán (now the state of Nayarit) in search of the sign that Huitzilopochtli had told them they would find in the place where they should establish their empire. This sign was an eagle on top of a Nopal cactus devouring a serpent. They found this on a small island in the middle of a lake. They settled there and founded the city of Tenochtitlan, which is now Mexico City.
These are the meanings behind the symbols on the Mexican flag. Much can be learned about a nation based on their traditions; including their flag, national anthem, and holidays. I enjoy learning about these symbols and traditions because I like to know more about my fellow humans around the world.
The best thing about the internet is that the world wide web allows easy access to information such as the link I posted above. If you’re ever online and bored, look up something that you’ve wondered about.
And to all the citizens of Mexico - Feliz dia de la Bandera.
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