About Raising And Lowering The Flag

Every country has a national flag that represents its own country, and we will often encounter the scene of the flag being raised and lowered, so today we will learn some facts about raising and lowering the flag.

Raise the flag quickly, lower the flag slowly. The flag should be raised in a brisk manner. When lowering, they should be done slowly and ceremoniously. The flag should be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset.

• When hanging flags on employees, be sure to observe handling etiquette. Don't let it drag or touch the floor.

The national flag is flown at half-mast for festivals and mourning. Raise the flag like normal, but once you've reached the top of the staff, slowly lower the flag to half-mast. When lowering the flag at night, first raise the flag above the head of the staff, and then lower the flag slowly.

• Each country has a specific day to fly its flag at half-staff.

• Some holidays require only half-staff for part of the day.

Salute to the flag as it is raised and lowered. Those participating in the raising and lowering of the flag shall salute the flag. The salute should be maintained until the national flag is raised to the top of the staff, or has been lowered and removed. If there is music to accompany the raising or lowering of the flag, the salute should be maintained until the music ends.

• Personnel in military uniform should perform the military salute.

• Military salutes may also be performed in the presence of military members or veterans.

• Attendees who are not in uniform should remove their headgear and place their right hand over their heart. The headgear can be held in the right hand, with the headgear draped over the shoulders and the hand over the heart.

• Individuals from other countries should stand at attention, but no salute is required.