The “Flag Day of the Republic of Poland” falling on May 2 is a good time to remind everyone regarding the rules for presenting national colors.
The Ministry of the Interior and Administration has prepared a special mini-guide “White and Red”, which contains the rules for presenting the flag in accordance with tradition and honor. It’s worth knowing these rules.
The Polish flag is with us in all important moments. During solemn and solemn events, but also on days of mourning following the loss of outstanding and brave Poles, in moments of emotion and joy. Every year on May 2 we celebrate Flag Day. Each of us can celebrate the Red and White by hanging it, e.g. in the window or on the balcony of our apartment.
The “White and Red” mini-guide indicates, among other things, the differences between the flag and national colors. The flag of the Republic of Poland consists of two horizontal stripes of equal width, white at the top and red at the bottom, in the proportions 5:8. The common practice of placing inscriptions and drawings by fans watching sports competitions is only allowed on national colors. The latter do not have specific proportions.
There are many ways of displaying national colors, e.g. by wearing them in the form of a white and red national bow on the lapel of a coat, jacket or jacket.
The mini-guide of the Ministry of Interior and Administration reminds that in the territory of the Republic of Poland, the national flag always has priority over other flags.
Flag Day was established by the Parliament in 2004. It is a holiday that is intended to express respect for the flag and promote knowledge regarding Polish identity and national symbols.
This and other interesting information related to the Polish national colors can be found in the mini-guide, which is available for download on the website of the Ministry of Interior and Administration.
Flag of the Republic of Poland
The white and red colors are a symbol of patriotic values that unite all Poles and combine tradition with modern times. They decorate streets and houses during national holidays and anniversaries of historical events. The national flag is also a symbol of Polish triumphs, it is covered by mountaineers on the mountain peaks they conquer, and it is also hung on a flagpole during the victories of Polish athletes. The uniforms of Polish athletes and items used by their fans cheering them on are also in white and red colors.
The first white and red demonstration took place on May 3, 1916, during the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the adoption of the Polish constitution. The inhabitants of Warsaw demonstrated their patriotic feelings with white and red flags. It was the first mass demonstration using them.
In 1919, following regaining independence, the Sejm of the reborn Republic of Poland approved white and red as the national colors. He also sanctioned the Polish flag, establishing the proportions of its length to width – 8:5 – which are still in force today. In addition, the Sejm act established a state flag with the White Eagle coat of arms placed on the upper white stripe, which was intended for diplomatic missions and as a flag of merchant sea ships.
The white and red flag flew throughout the entire period of the Second Polish Republic as a sign of a sovereign and free state. During World War II, Polish soldiers fought under the white and red banners on all fronts and in the Polish Underground State. The national flag was a witness and a symbol of the Polish military act, planted by our soldiers, among others. over the monastery on Monte Cassino and over the ruins of Berlin.
