Have you wondered how national flags are displayed?There are a variety of rules and guidelines for handling and displaying national flags.It is important to note that the policies, traditions, customs, rules, and laws of your country are not the same as those of other countries, but many of them are shared.
Step 1: The flag is flown from sunrise to sunset.
The buildings should be flown from sunrise to sunset.If a flag is flown at night, it should be illuminated with proper lighting, such as a spotlight.If the flag is an all-weather flag, it should not be flown in bad weather.The flag should be lowered until the weather clears.
Step 2: There is a national flag.
The national flag should fly higher than other flags.State and provincial flags are included.The exception to this is when flags of other countries are also displayed.The national flag is to be flown above the others at the top of the staff if multiple flags are flown on the same staff.
Step 3: The flags of multiple nations are displayed as equals.
The flags of multiple countries must all be displayed in the same way.Each should be flown on a single pole.All of the flags must be the same size and no flag can be bigger than another.The flags of multiple countries should be arranged in chronological order.
Step 4: Place flags in the correct order.
The position of the national flag in relation to other flags changes based on the number of flags present.There are between two and five flags.The national flag should be on the left side of the line when viewed by an observer.The national flag should be in the middle of the line when there are three flags.The national flag should be the first flag on the left when viewed by an observer.Two national flags should appear at both ends of the line when five or more flags are displayed in a line.The national flag should be the first flag in a line of five.
Step 5: Hang the flags correctly.
The flag should be hung in accordance to the wishes of the nation.The blue field of stars should be displayed uppermost and to the flag's own right in the case of the US flag.The observer will be to the left.Some nations don't allow their flag to be hung in this fashion, or have specific instructions for doing so.
Step 6: When parading, display the flag correctly.
The national flag should be on the right side of the parade.The flag should be carried in the middle of the line if there is a center of flags.The flag must not be moved.The flag must be hung from a staff if it is displayed on a float.The flag cannot be draped over a vehicle.When displayed with other flags, flags featured on a float must follow standard flag procedure.
Step 7: There is a flag at the lectern.
Public speakers at a podium should hang from a pole, superior to other flags present.The flag should be on the speaker's right side as a sign of honor and respect.This will be on the speaker's left.
Step 8: Lift the flag briskly and lower it slowly.
National flags should be raised quickly.They should be done slowly and ceremoniously when they are lowered.The flag should be lowered at sunset.When attaching the flag to the staff, be sure to follow the rules.Don't let it drag or touch the floor.
Step 9: For holidays and mourning, you should raise the flag half-mast.
When you reach the peak of the staff, slowly lower the flag to half-mast.The flag should be raised to the top of the staff before it is lowered.The flag is flown at half-mast in each nation.There are several days in the United States that are called Peace Officers Memorial Day.Some holidays only require a flag to be flown half-mast.The US flag is flown half-mast from sunrise to noon on Memorial Day.
Step 10: The flag must be saluted when it is raised and lowered.
The flag should be saluted by people in attendance.The salute should be held until the flag has reached the top of the staff.The salute should be held until the music is over.The military salute should be performed by those in uniform.The military salute can be performed by members of the armed forces or veterans.Those in attendance who are not in uniform should remove their headwear and place their right hand over their heart.People from other countries are not required to salute.
Step 11: Store the flag properly.
The flag should be folded.It should not be folded in such a way that it looks wrinkled.Store the flag in a place where it won't come into contact with anything.Some flags have different folding techniques.A triangle fold is required for the US flag.
Step 12: Disregard of a flag that has been damaged.
If a flag is torn, ripped, or badly damaged, it should not be raised or displayed.The nation requires that it be handled in a dignified way.The flag should be folded in a respectful fashion if it is being flown.A respectful burning is the standard method for flag disposal in the US.The American Legion takes old, worn flags and disposes of them appropriately.
Step 13: Don't use a flag as a textile.
The creation of apparel, bedding or drapery should not be done with a flag.The flags must not be drawn or sewn in ways that restrict their fall.The flag should not be used as a covering.The flag can be used as a makeshift bag or purse.
Step 14: The flag should not be touched beneath it.
Most people know not to allow flags to touch the ground.A flag shouldn't teach anything beneath it.The floor, water, parts of a balcony, or even merchandise is included.It is a crime to deface a flag.If you disrespect the flag in the US, you can be fined or imprisoned for no more than a year.
Step 15: Don't touch the flag.
Individuals who carry a flag are required to turn it from an upright position to a horizontal one.This shows respect to those present.Some nations practice this for national events, while others don't.
Step 16: Do not use a flag for advertising.
The flag can't be embroidered on pillows or napkins.Staffs that are flying the flag are not allowed to promote a product or company.The flag may not be altered to feature text or other imagery.