The Day of Tricolors

Today is a celebration of the flag and its colors, blue, yellow, and red. Apparently, this is a very new holiday; April 27 was named “the day of tricolor” in 2010. During the first lesson, the school had an assembly to celebrate the flag. And then students returned to their homeroom, where their teacher explained the significance of the Moldovan flag.

And because I’m a nerdy, I found this interesting. The flag has three colors arranged vertically: blue, yellow, and red. Blue represents the sky and peace. Yellow represents the sun and wheat. And red represents the blood of those who died for Moldova.

The coat of arms is printed in the center. The coat of arms is an eagle holding a shield. The eagle represents progress, and the shield is a symbol of defense for the nation. The upper part of the shield is red and the lower part is blue with an auroch’s head in the middle. The auroch’s head is a historical symbol in Moldova representing the continuance of Moldova as a nation. There is an eight-pointed star between the horns, which represents purity. On the right of the auroch’s head is a five-petal rose, and on the left is a crescent moon that represents eternity. The eagle holds a cross in its beak, which represents Christianity. In its right claw, it carries a green olive-tree branch, which represents eternal victory. And in its left claw, it carries a scepter, which represents strength.