HIGHLIGHT
July 2 - 8


Curaçao Flag Day

On the 12th of May in 1981 a competition was written for the design of an official flag of Curaçao. From the 1700 submissions the one of Martin Den Dulk was chosen. Approval and installation of the new flag found place on 2 July 1984. The date 2 July is not accidental, on 2 July 1951 the islands council Curacao held her first assembly.
The Representative of Education and Culture, ing. W. M. Franco, had the honor to hoist the first official flag of Curacao on the second of July 1984. Dia di Bandera became official
The yellow line symbolizes the fierce sun and the cheerful character of our people. The five points of the stars stand for the five continents which the various communities of Curacao come from. The stars are the symbol of trust, hope and prospect. The white color of the stars stands for the luck that we aim for.
The large star stand for Curacao and the small star stands fro Klein Curacao.
During the holiday there will be different festivities and ceremonies at Plaza Brion and in the village of Barber.