Flag of Indonesia

HistoryRed and white colors taken from the state flag or banner banner Majapahit kingdom based in East Java in the 13th century. [1] However, there is an argument that the breeding of the red and white can be traced to the roots of the mythological origins of the Austronesian peoples Mother Earth and Father Sky, both represented by the color red (ground) and white (sky). Because this is the red and white colors often appear in Austronesian symbols - from Tahiti, Indonesia, sampaiMadagaskar. Red and white are then used to symbolize the natural duality of two. [2] The earliest record that mentions the use of flags can be found in Pararaton; according to army sources mentioned Jayakatwang of bracelets waving red and white flags while attacking Singhasari. This means that before the time of Majapahit was red and white have been used as a royal banner, probably since the time of the kingdom of Kediri. Making the red and white flag was already possible in the textile dyeing technique in ancient Indonesia. The white color is natural color cotton or cotton cotton woven into a cloth, while the natural red dye obtained from the leaves of the oak, flowers starfruit (Averrhoa bilimbi), or from the skin of the mangosteen fruit.Actually, not only the kingdom of Majapahit are wearing red and white flag as a symbol of greatness. Before Majapahit kingdom of Kediri was wearing red and white pennants. In addition, the flag of war Sisingamangaraja IX of Batak lands were wearing red and white as the color of the flag, the white twin swords illustrated with bright red and white base. Red and white flag of war is Sisingamangaraja XII. Two twin swords symbolize piso cannabis densely packed, heritage kings Sisingamangaraja I-XII. [3] When the war in Aceh, fighters - fighters in Aceh have used the flag of war in the form of banners in red and white, on the back of the image applied to the sword , a crescent moon, sun, and stars as well as some verses of the Quran. [4] At the time of the Bugis kingdom of Bone, South Sulawesi before White Palakka, the flag, is a symbol of power and greatness of the kingdom Bone.Bendera Bone was known as Woromporang. [5] Flag Badung kingdom centered in Puri Pamecutan also contains red and white, they are colored banner of red, white, and black [6] which may also be derived from the color of Majapahit.At the time of the Java War (1825-1830 AD) of Prince Diponegoro wearing red banner of white in his struggle against the Dutch. Later, the colors are revived by students and then nationalists in the early 20th century as an expression of nationalism against the Dutch. Flag used for the first time in Java in 1928. Under colonial rule, the flag was banned from use. The flag was officially used as the national flag of Indonesia on August 17, 1945, when independence was declared and officially used since then as well] Meaning of ColorFlag Indonesia has a philosophical meaning. Red means bold, white means holy. Red symbolizes the human body, whereas white symbolizes the human soul. Both complement each other and enhance the human mind and body to develop Indonesia.In terms of history, from ancient days both red and white sacred meaning. The red color similar to the color of brown sugar (palm sugar) and white color similar to the color of the rice. Both of these materials are a key ingredient in the cuisine of Indonesia, particularly in Java. When the kingdom of Majapahit triumphed in the archipelago, color banners used are red and white (white banners brother). Since the first color is red and white used by the Javanese ceremonies content salvation after four months old baby in the womb in the form of porridge red colored portion. The Javanese believe that pregnancy begins from the merging of elements of red as a symbol of the mother, the blood that spilled when the baby was born, and white as a symbol of the father element, which is planted in the womb.