by Staff Writer 18-11-2019 | 8:48 PM
Colombo (News 1st): The flag of the newly elected President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa was introduced today. A white lotus has been used as the main theme of the flag and it depicts the pure governance of the President. Fame and glory have been depicted from the four-sided filaments that extend from the stigma of the white lotus.
Wisdom and honesty have been depicted by the white and yellow circles around the lotus. Buddhism and the influence it has had on the nation has been depicted by the Bo Leaves on the four corners. Necessary factors for happiness; Uttana Sampadha, Arakka Sampadha, Kalyana Miththa, and Samajeevatha have also been depicted by the Bo leaves.
Hospitality and accommodation extended towards the people who come from all corners of the globe to forge international ties are depicted by the four Na flowers in the four corners of the flag. Dark brown has been used as the main colour of the flag and protection provided in all aspects has been depicted by the white line around the flag. Unity between races, peace and mutual understanding has been depicted by the yellow line.