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by Thanh-Tâm Le' , 12 January 1999
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by Thanh-Tâm Le' , 12 January 1999
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Image No. 2 folows the proportions quoted in the text in Lexjuris
site , namely 3:5, but since I made the whole series as 2:3 (according
to the images and the national flag), I labelled that one as No.
2. I have replaced the yellow of my initial image with dark
yellow, according to the text which refers to gold [color dorada].
[This is one instance where 3:5 proportions are explicitly
quoted, whereas some other cities make it clear that their flag
has a 2:3 ratio... And yet all are supposed to have the same
proportions, it seems... Besides, apparently a variant bears the
seal, which is not displayed on the site's images. ]
This city of 35,601 inhabitants was founded in 1809. Under the
Order No. 8, 1975-76 Series, the Municipal Assembly approved the
project including the flag, CoA and seal of the Municipality of
Cidra on September 25, 1975. Professor J.J. Santa-Pinter's
professional services in heraldics were obtained through the
Cultural Centre. The flag is of regulation dimensions (3'x5') [91.4
cm x 152 cm]. The Municipal Seal shines on the flag uniting all
three stripes, and the whole is ended with yellow fringes. Each
colour has its own symbolism. The green evokes the landscape and
its spring-like green colours throughout the year. This colour
covering the land together with the variety of colours of each
flower make us known as the "City of the Eternal Spring".
The gold refers to the wealth of fruit and water, and also to the
spiritual wealth of the region and city. The brown alludes
Thanh-Tâm Le' , 12 January 1999