DECEMBER 20, 2025 — December 17 is annually observed as Kurdistan Flag Day, reports the Jerusalem Post. Ceremonies were held across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq this week in schools and public institutions, says Kurdistan24, though reports persist of incidents in disputed territories. On the same day, security forces in Kirkuk reportedly prevented Kurdish youths…
DECEMBER 6, 2025 — Supporters of West Papuan self-determination marked West Papuan National Flag Day on December 1st, says the National Indigenous Times, with ceremonies held globally to raise the Morning Star flag, the national emblem first officially flown in 1961. The flag was displayed at numerous locations, including for the nineteenth consecutive year at…
NOVEMBER 18, 2025 — Across Tashkent, the Uzbek capital, ceremonies marked the 34th anniversary of the adoption of the national flag today, reports Zamin. A ceremonial relay wound its way through the districts of Bektemir, Mirzo Ulugbek, and Chilonzor, with prominent athletes and youth participants carrying the national colours. Later in the afternoon, the city…
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 — Azerbaijan’s government and diaspora communities held a series of commemorations this week for Victory Day on November 8 and National Flag Day on November 9, two state holidays marking key moments in the country’s recent history. The Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the national flag in 1918 by the Azerbaijan…
OCTOBER 5, 2025 — In Kyrgyzstan, the city of Orlovka has chosen a new official flag to commemorate its 13th anniversary, following a public design competition organized by the mayor’s office, reports Tumush. More than twenty proposals were submitted, with the final selection made by a special commission. The winning design was created by local…
AUGUST 26, 2025 — In Taiwan, the Taichung city government has officially unveiled a new city flag, replacing the previous flag that was widely derided as the “ugliest city flag in Taiwan,” says FTV News. Announced at a municipal meeting today by Mayor Lu Shiow-yen, the new design replaces the plain yellow background and red…
AUGUST 22, 2025 — Shoufeng Township in Hualien County, Taiwan, is celebrating the rich heritage of its Indigenous communities through a cultural education event titled “Flying Banners, Living Memories”, says KS News. Initiated by Township Mayor Tseng Shu-yi, the exhibition is being held at the Shoufeng Township Indigenous Artifacts Museum and will run until October…
AUGUST 13, 2025 — As India prepares to celebrate Independence Day, former Haryana Director-General of Police (DGP) Sheel Madhur has renewed his appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare July 22 as National Flag Day, according to the Tribune. Madhur requested that the Prime Minister make this significant announcement during his Independence Day address…
AUGUST 1, 2025 — Yesterday, Chinese state media Xinhua reported that Chinese leader Xi Jinping has signed an official order unveiling the flag designs for four key new military branches: the Military Space Force (clockwise from top left), Cyber Force, Information Support Force, and Joint Logistics Support Force. This announcement coincides with the upcoming Army…
AUGUST 1, 2025 — Ahead of Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day, two top government leaders have expressed concern over the recent trend of displaying the pirate flag from the popular Japanese anime series One Piece. Both Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, and Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Budi…