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Flag of Mon State

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Mon State
Proportion2:3
Adopted8 June 2018
DesignA red flag with a yellow hamsa in the centre
UseFormer flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag
Proportion2:3
Relinquished8 June 2018
DesignA blue flag with a yellow hamsa in the centre and "Mon State" written in Burmese underneath it

The flag of Mon State depicts a hamsa in the centre of a red background. The current flag was approved by the Mon State Hluttaw and officially adopted on 8 June 2018.[1]

In local legend, the city of Bago, which was founded by the Mon people, was established on the location where a hamsa sought refuge during a massive flood, hence the adoption of the bird on the flag.[2]

Former flag

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The former flag of Mon State, used until the adoption of the current flag on 8 June 2018, depicted a hamsa on a dark blue background and had "Mon State" (မွန်ပြည်နယ်) written underneath it.[3] The flag of Bago Region is very similar to the former flag of Mon State, but its hamsa and text have different proportions and designs.

References

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  1. ^ Khant, Naung (8 June 2018). "Mon State Hluttaw approves picture of golden hamsa on red background as Mon State flag". Burma News International. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  2. ^ Kuipers, Ludo. "Mon State | Flag | Myanmar | OzOutback". ozoutback.com.au. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Mon State (Myanmar)". www.crwflags.com. Retrieved 9 July 2018.