About Indonesian Flag

Flag of the Republic of Indonesia, which are briefly referred to the Flag State, is the Red and White. State flag of the Red and White rectangular with width 2/3 (two-thirds) of the length and the top red and bottom white both halves of the same size.

Red and white colors taken from the state flag of the Kingdom of Majapahit. Actually not only the kingdom of Majapahit who wore red and white flag as a symbol of greatness. Before the Majapahit kingdom Kediri been wearing red and white pennants and other royal kingdom. Later, the colors are turned back by the students and later the nationalists in the early 20th century as an expression of nationalism against the Dutch. Red and white flag is used for the first time in Java in 1928. Under colonial rule, the flag was banned from use. It was adopted as the national flag on August 17, 1945, when independence was declared and has been used since then as well

The flag of Indonesia has a philosophical meaning. Red means the bold, white means pure. Red symbolizes the human body, while white symbolizes the human soul. Both are complementary and perfect for Indonesia. In terms of history, from ancient days both red and white color implies a saint. The red color is similar to the color of brown sugar / brown sugar and white color similar to rice. Both of these materials is the main ingredient in the cuisines of Indonesia, especially in Java. When the victorious kingdom of Majapahit in the archipelago, the color of the banner used are red and white (white banners brother). According to the equality of his position as the national flag, the flag is similar to the flag of Monaco, which has the same color but different ratios, but it is also similar to the flag of Poland flag which has the same color but the color is inverted.

Raising and / or installation of the State Flag made on the time between sunrise to sun set. From certain circumstances, can be done at night shall be flown at the State .Flag every nation Indonesia's Independence Day on August 17 by a citizen who mastered home use rights, or office buildings, educational units, public transport and private transport in the entire territory of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of Indonesia representative office abroad

Sang Saka Merah Putih is the nickname of honor to the flag of Indonesia. At first, this designation is intended for the flag that was flown on August 17, 1945 at 56 East Pegangsaan Road, London, when the Proclamation implemented. But then in general use, the Saka addressed to each Red and White flag is flown in every flag ceremony.

Inheritance flag made by Mrs. Fatmawati, the wife of President Sukarno, in 1944. Japanese cotton flag (there is also a flag that says the material is from the London wool obtained from a Japanese. This material is when it is used specifically to make the flags of the world because it is famous for its durability) measuring 276 x 200 cm. From 1946 to 1968, the flag is only flown on each anniversary of the independence of Indonesia. Since 1969, the flag was never flown again and until now kept at the State Palace. The flag was torn in two ends, torn white tip is 12 X 42 cm. Red end of the tear of 15x 47 cm. Then there are the holes-small holes due to fungal and insect bites, spots of brown, black, and white. Because for too long folded, the folds that were torn and faded colors around the pleats. After 1969, who hoisted and flown on the anniversary of the independence of Indonesia is a duplicate flag made of silk. Also co-presented a flag heritage but he only 'witness' of the storage box.