What does the Peru Flag mean?

Alex · 04-05-2011, 01:03 AM

The colors red and white, which were chosen by Jose de San Martin, The Liberator, are said to symbolize the golden period of Incas in Peru. The red stripes also represent the blood shed in the fight for Peruvian freedom, the white stands for peace and justice, and the llama and Quina tree are important symbols of Peru.

Anyone correct me if I'm wrong.

Aniitaz · 04-05-2011, 01:30 AM

chichona tree?... you mean the QUINA tree

xsuperchick · 04-05-2011, 07:05 PM

You are right Aniitaz.

So far, I know the tree isn't the right tree. It's an algarrobo one but everybody think it's the Quina one. I saw pictures

but we are used to so it's okay to say that I guess.

Alex · 04-07-2011, 02:43 AM

Oops. My bad! I'm making the correction now.

rudi · 04-11-2011, 05:55 PM

I think it is always important to know the history of the flag. Many people do not realize that flags have a rich history on them. Thanks for letting us all know what it means.

Jewel · 04-13-2011, 07:38 PM

I agree that it is great to know what the flag means. I know what the US flag stands for but you would be amazed at how many people do not know or care.

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Alex Administrator Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 31	What does the Peru Flag mean? The colors red and white, which were chosen by Jose de San Martin, The Liberator, are said to symbolize the golden period of Incas in Peru. The red stripes also represent the blood shed in the fight for Peruvian freedom, the white stands for peace and justice, and the llama and Quina tree are important symbols of Peru. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong.

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04-05-2011, 01:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Aniitaz Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lima Posts: 26	chichona tree?... you mean the QUINA tree

04-05-2011, 07:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
xsuperchick Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trujillo, Peru Posts: 24	You are right Aniitaz. So far, I know the tree isn't the right tree. It's an algarrobo one but everybody think it's the Quina one. I saw pictures but we are used to so it's okay to say that I guess.

04-07-2011, 02:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Alex Administrator Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 31	Oops. My bad! I'm making the correction now.

04-11-2011, 05:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
rudi Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 25	I think it is always important to know the history of the flag. Many people do not realize that flags have a rich history on them. Thanks for letting us all know what it means.

04-13-2011, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jewel Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 30	I agree that it is great to know what the flag means. I know what the US flag stands for but you would be amazed at how many people do not know or care.