National Flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The flag is one of the main symbols of the state’s sovereignty and unity. The term “flag” is derived from the Dutch word “vlag” and means a fabric of a specified size and color, usually in the form of an emblem or emblem, attached to a pole or string. From ancient times the flag has been tasked with uniting the people of the country and bringing it into line with a certain state structure.
The National Flag of Independent Kazakhstan was officially adopted in 1992. Its author is a famous artist Shaken Niyazbekov.
The National Flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a rectangular blue fabric with the sun in the center and an eagle soaring under it. At the base of the flag there is a national pattern in the form of a vertical stripe. The image of the sun, its rays, the eagle and the national ornament are golden. The ratio of the width and length of the flag is 1: 2
In the tradition of heraldry, each color represents a certain concept. For example, the color blue symbolizes honesty, purity, trustworthiness, and integrity. In addition, the color blue has a deep symbolic meaning in Turkic culture. The ancient Turks called the sky a god, and their blue flag symbolized loyalty to their ancestors. While the national flag of Kazakhstan symbolizes the open sky, peace and prosperity, the uniformity of colors symbolizes the integrity of the country.
According to the principles of heraldry, the sun symbolizes wealth and abundance, life and power. Therefore, the sun on the flag of our country is a symbol of wealth and prosperity – in the form of a golden spike. The image of the sun in the state attributes of Kazakhstan proves that the country respects universal values and demonstrates the creative power of the young state, its openness to all countries of the world for partnership and cooperation.
The image of an eagle is one of the main heraldic attributes used in the emblems and flags of many peoples since ancient times. This image is usually perceived as a symbol of power, prudence and generosity. Soaring under the sun, the eagle symbolizes the power of the state, its sovereignty and independence, its lofty goals and aspirations for a bright future. The image of the eagle has a special place in the worldview of Eurasian nomads and is associated with such concepts as freedom and honesty, dignity and courage, strength and purity of intention. The image of the golden eagle reflects the aspirations of the young sovereign state to the heights of world civilization.
An important element of it is the national patterns, which are drawn vertically and longitudinally on the handle of the national flag. Kazakh ornaments are a unique form of artistic perception of the world that meets the aesthetic tastes of the people. Patterns that represent a combination of different shapes and lines are an expressive artistic tool that reveals the inner world of the people. National ornaments embroidered with the flag of the flag symbolically represent the culture and traditions of the people of Kazakhstan.