Flag Displays

While types and colors of flags vary by country and organization, there are some universal rules for properly displaying flags. It is customary to only display the from sunrise to sundown. When flying a at half-mast, it should first be taken all the way to the top, and then slowly lowered to half-mast. This is usually done to represent a time of mourning, a death, war, or other similar issue. Flags in the United States were at half-mast after the terrorist attacks of 09/11.

The of the country should be dominate where a display has more than one flag. For example, a display with a state and the United States should have the United States flown higher than the state flag. The country should always be hoisted first and lowered last out of respect. When flags are at half-mast, the country should be flown at half, with the state slightly lower.

If flags from

Get more Flags animations
Get Java Games and thousands of polyphonic ringtones. Mono Ringtones are available for Samsung T100, V200, A800, Panasonic GB67, GD87, Nokia 3510, 3510i, 3585, 3650, 6610, 7210, 7250, 7650, Sony Ericsson T300, Motorola T720, Sharp GX10 and Siemens compatible phones.
Get: Argentina
Get this animation for your mobile.
Get: Australia
Get this animation for your mobile.
Get: Austria
Get this animation for your mobile.
Get: Belgium
Get this animation for your mobile.
Get: Bi Pride
Get this animation for your mobile.
Get: Brazil
Get this animation for your mobile.
Get: Bridge
Get this animation for your mobile.
Get: Britania Rules
Get this animation for your mobile.
Get: Canada
Get this animation for your mobile.


different nations are flown together in the same display, they should all be flown at the same height. This represents the countries peaceful agreement that they are not above or below any other country. All the flags at the United Nations are at the same height.

The proper way to fold a is to fold it in half width-wise twice. Fold one side up into a triangle. Repeat this triangle motion until only a square is left. Tuck the point of the triangle into the square. This takes some practice, so if you will be doing folding, try practicing on a piece of material with the same dimensions.

Flag displays all over the world represent the ideals and background of that particular country, state, and organization. Flag displays are done for many different reasons. Following a few basic rules no matter what flags you display helps send a unified message that all flags are to be treated with respect.


Here are some more flag articles...