What stories do symbols tell?
The flag of Papua New Guinea has a yellow Bird of Paradise flying on a red background at the top, and five white stars representing the Southern Cross on a black background at the bottom. Black, red and yellow are traditional colors in Papua New Guinea. The Bird of Paradise is an important symbol to many groups in the country and its plumes are often used as ceremonial decoration.
On the flag it flies above the Southern Cross, with it's plumes trailing, symbolizing Papua New Guinea's emergence into nationhood. The Southern Cross is an important constellation in the night skies of Papua New Guinea and other countries of the Southern Hemisphere. It appears on the flag to signify the country's historical relationship
with other nations of the South Pacific. The designer of the flag was 15-year-old girl, who won a nationwide competition for a new flag design in 1971.
On the flag it flies above the Southern Cross, with it's plumes trailing, symbolizing Papua New Guinea's emergence into nationhood. The Southern Cross is an important constellation in the night skies of Papua New Guinea and other countries of the Southern Hemisphere. It appears on the flag to signify the country's historical relationship
with other nations of the South Pacific. The designer of the flag was 15-year-old girl, who won a nationwide competition for a new flag design in 1971.
More Stories
links to several stories relating to flags or symbols
Your Connection
Children use the same search as in part EQ2 to look at flags but go deeper to find out the stories behind their flags.
They share their flag or crest and their stories with the class.
If they are ready, they can talk about what it means to them in a video for their learning log. Perhaps do this investigation at home? –screencast instructions
They share their flag or crest and their stories with the class.
If they are ready, they can talk about what it means to them in a video for their learning log. Perhaps do this investigation at home? –screencast instructions