About Flag Etiquette

Have you ever wondered how to display the flag correctly? In fact, the flags of most countries have various rules and guidelines for proper handling and display. In this article, we will talk about some common flag etiquette in various countries.

1. Raise the flag from sunrise to sunset. Buildings and outdoor flagpoles should be flown from sunrise to sunset. If the flag is flying at night, it should be illuminated with appropriate lighting, such as spotlights.

• Unless the flag is an all-weather flag, the flag must not be flown during severe weather such as heavy rain or thunderstorms.

• Some countries require flags to be lowered during brief rains until the weather is clear.

2. Display the flag above all other flags. The flag should fly higher than other existing flags. The exception is when the flags of other countries are also displayed, such as during the United Nations or the Olympic Games.

• If more than one flag is hoisted on the same pole, the flag shall be hoisted on top of the other flags, on top of the pole.

Display the flags of multiple countries equally. When the flags of multiple countries are flown in the same place, they must all be displayed equally. They should all be hung on separate flagpoles, each of the same size.

• All flags must be the same size, and no flag can be larger or smaller than another flag.

• Flags of multiple countries should be in alphabetical order.

3. Display multiple flags in the correct order. When displaying flags in a row, the position of the flag relative to other (non-national) flags changes based on the number of flags that appear. These range from two signs to five or more.

4. Properly fly the flag. When displayed horizontally or vertically, the flag shall be properly hoisted according to the wishes of the country.

5. Correctly display flags when marching. When a flag is carried in a parade, it should be carried on the right side of the march. If there is a center of the flag in a row, the flag should be placed in the center of the row. The flag must fly freely.

• If the flag is displayed on a float, it must be hung on the staff. Flags must not be hung on any part of the vehicle.

6. Highlight the national flag on the podium. Events with public speakers, such as those that take place on the podium, should hang freely from poles over other flags present. The flag should be placed to the right of the speaker as a sign of honor and respect. For those observing the speaker, this will be to the left of the speaker.