AUGUST 29, 2026 — The city government of San José, a city located in the Entre Ríos province of eastern Argentina, has officially revealed three finalist designs in its ongoing contest to establish an official city flag, according to APFD Digital.
Community members will be permitted to review the proposals and cast their votes in person at the local tourism office starting August 24, with the public ballot remaining open until May 2027. Municipal officials plan to formally present the winning design during the city’s subsequent anniversary celebrations.
Mayor Gustavo Bastián, alongside Tourism and Human Development Secretary Anabella Lubo and members of the evaluation jury, unveiled the three selected entries, which are titled “Laia y Roxi,” “KAIROS,” and “Belisa Crepusculario.” Each proposal incorporates traditional symbolism reflecting the region’s historical settlement by French, Swiss, and Italian immigrants.
The “Laia y Roxi” design utilizes wheat ears to represent local agricultural production, combined with colour schemes intended to symbolize unity, labour, and European heritage. Similarly, the “KAIROS” entry incorporates wheat ears alongside gears and hands, seeking to visually link the labour of early colonists with modern community development. The third entry, “Belisa Crepusculario,” integrates municipal references with broader provincial symbols of Entre Ríos and national Argentinian iconography, while also highlighting the Uruguay River’s role in the area’s geography and tourism industry.
Municipal authorities stated that the initiative aims to establish a permanent visual symbol of local identity based on historical and cultural elements submitted by the public.
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