Acadian Flag: A Symbol of Acadian Community in Canada
Origins and History
The Acadian flag, also known as the flag of Acadia or the starred tricolour, was adopted on 15 August 1884 at the Second Acadian National Convention in Miscouche, Prince Edward Island.
Design and Symbolism
The flag consists of three vertical stripes of blue, white, and red, with the blue stripe bearing a gold star.
The colours represent the three traditional colours of Acadia: blue for the sea, white for the snow, and red for the province's red sandstone soil.
The star symbolizes the unity and hope of the Acadian people.
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