APRIL 6, 2025 — The Berberiscos comparsa, part of the Moros y Cristianos (Moors and Christians) festival in Petrer, Spain, has revealed a new commemorative flag to mark its 50th anniversary, reports El Carrer. The comparsa is one of several groups that participate in this annual festival, where they reenact the historic conflict between Moors…
APRIL 6, 2025 — Mercedes, a city in the province of Corrientes, Argentina, celebrated its Flag Day yesterday, according to Diario 1588, honoring both the city’s emblem and its creator, Gabriel “Cani” Zárate. The event, organized by the Municipal Government through the Directorate of Culture and the Secretariat of Government, highlighted the legacy of Zárate,…
APRIL 6, 2025 — The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska is considering granting posthumous membership to Benny Benson, designer of Alaska’s state flag, according to KUCB. It would be the first time the tribe has extended membership to someone who has died, according to tribal officials. Historian and tribal member Mike Livingston submitted an enrollment form…
APRIL 6, 2025 — A petition urging the City of Boise to revisit its new flag design options has surpassed 1,600 signatures, Idaho News 6 reports, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction with the final four choices released last week. The city opened voting for a new flag on April 3, following a months-long redesign initiative that…