Symbolism of the Flag of Antigua and Barbuda

Adopted 27 February 1967 (designed by Sir Reginald Samuel), the flag's rising sun design is unique and deeply symbolic:

ElementMeaning
☀️ Rising Sun (Gold/Yellow)Dawn of a new era; birth of the nation; hope & bright future.
🔴 Red (Top & Bottom Triangles)Blood shed in struggle for freedom & independence; energy & dynamism of the people.
⚫ Black (Center Triangle)African heritage; strength, resilience, determination of the people.
🔵 Blue (Lower Triangle)Caribbean Sea; hope, commitment to justice, optimism.
⚪ White (Sun's Border/Rays)Purity, peace; sand/beaches.

The V-shape formed by the red/black/blue triangles represents "V for Victory"—the triumph of the people's struggle for self-determination.

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