The actual rainbow colors in the PACE flag (Italian for 'peace')

A rainbow flag is a multi-colored flag consisting of stripes in the colors of the rainbow. Not all, however, use the actual basic colors red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue and violet, nor the traditional rainbow colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet or purple. Image File history File links PACE-flag. ... Image File history File links PACE-flag. ... A peace dove, widely known as a symbol for peace, featuring an olive branch in the doves beak. ... For other uses, see Rainbow (disambiguation). ... Color is an important part of the visual arts. ... Cyan (from Greek κυανοs, meaning blue) may be used as the name of any of a number of a range of colors in the blue/green part of the spectrum. ... For other uses, see Rainbow (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Red (disambiguation). ... The orange, a fruit from which the modern name of the orange colour comes. ... A yellow Tulip. ... For other uses, see Green (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Blue (disambiguation). ... Indigo is the color on the spectrum between about 450 and 420 nm in wavelength, placing it between blue and violet. ... Violet (named after the flower violet) is used in two senses: first, referring to the color of light at the short-wavelength end of the visible spectrum, approximately 380–420 nanometres (this is a spectral color). ... This article is about the color. ...

The use of rainbow flags has a long tradition; they are displayed in many cultures around the world as a sign of diversity and inclusiveness, of hope and of yearning.

There are several unrelated rainbow flags in use today, with the flag of the Rainbow family being an obvious example. The most widely known is perhaps the pride flag representing gay pride. The peace flag is especially popular in Italy and the cooperative flag symbolizes international cooperation. Is also used by Andean people to represent the legacy of the Inca empire (Wiphala) and andean movements. There are also other, less well known rainbow flags as well as other flags of a similar design but different purpose (such as the European flag "barcode" style). It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Rainbow Gathering. ... Six color rainbow gay pride flag flying over the Castro gay village in San Francisco, June 2005 The six colors of the most common gay pride flag. ... Gay pride or LGBT pride refers to a world wide movement and philosophy asserting that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity. ... The actual rainbow colors in the PACE flag (Italian for peace) Greek language peace flag An English language peace flag. ... The International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) is a non-governmental association representing co-operatives and the co-operative movement worldwide. ... Capital Cusco 1197-1533 Vilcabamba 1533-1572 Language(s) Quechua, Aymara, Jaqi family, Mochic and scores of smaller languages. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Flag Ratio: 2:3 The European flag consists of a circle of twelve golden stars on a blue background. ...

Rainbow flags in various cultures and movements

Early European history

The use of rainbow flags as a sign of diversity, inclusiveness, hope and of yearning has a long history. This denotation goes back to the rainbow as a symbol of biblical promise, when God used the rainbow as a sign to Noah that there would never be a flood like the one that happened.^[1][2] The reformer Thomas Müntzer (1489-1525) connected socially revolutionary claims with his preaching of the gospel. He is often portrayed with a rainbow flag in his hand. The Thomas Müntzer statue in the German town of Stolberg also shows him holding a rainbow flag in his hand. This Gutenberg Bible is displayed by the United States Library. ... This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and henotheism. ... This article is about the biblical Noah. ... Thomas Müntzer, in a 18th century engraving by C. Van Sichem Thomas Muentzer (or Müntzer, Münzer) (1489 or 1490–27 May 1525) was an early Reformation-era German pastor who was a rebel leader during the Peasants War. ... Stolberg Castle   is a town the district of Mansfeld-Südharz, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. ...

In the German Peasants' War of the 16th century, the rainbow flag together with the peasants' boot ("Bundschuh") was used as the sign of a new era, of hope and of social change. Peasants War map. ...

South America (Pre-Columbian)

Wiphala

Main articles: Wiphala and Flag of Cusco

A flag with a seven-striped rainbow design is used in Peru ^[3] and Ecuador to represent Tawantin Suyu, or Inca territory. The use of the flag has its origin in Inca culture and it is called whipala. Even today in the city of Cusco, Peru it is common to see the flag around the city displayed even in government buildings and in Cusco main square. The meaning behind the whipala has to be found in connection with the Incas and with the cosmovision and philosophy of Andean indigenous culture. Image File history File links Banner_of_the_Inca_Empire. ... Image File history File links Banner_of_the_Inca_Empire. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Official flag of Cusco. ... Capital Cusco 1197-1533 Vilcabamba 1533-1572 Language(s) Quechua, Aymara, Jaqi family, Mochic and scores of smaller languages. ... The actual rainbow colors in the PACE flag (Italian for peace) A rainbow flag is a multi-colored flag consisting of stripes in the colors of the rainbow. ... This article is the city in Peru. ...

Some argue that there is no historical reference to an Inca or Tawantisuyo flag or banner until the early 1920s; but other specialists suggest that there are chronicles and some references that support the idea of a banner attributable to the Inca. In 1534 during the invasion and occupation of the city of Qusqu today Cusco, the Spaniards found the first resistance of qhishwa-ayrnaras and saw between the multitude, objects similar to the flag of strips and pictures of seven colors of the rainbow. The existence and the use of this emblem probably has been from the same creation of Tiwanaku for more than 2000 years. ^{[4] [5]} Area of the Middle Horizon The Gate of the Sun Tiwanaku (Spanish spellings: Tiahuanaco and Tiahuanacu) is an important Pre-Columbian archaeological site in Bolivia. ...

Buddhism (1880)

Buddhist flag

Main articles: Prayer flag and Buddhist flag

Tibetan prayer flags are colourful panels or rectangular cloths strung along mountain ridges and peaks in the Himalayas to bless the surrounding countryside. In the United States, multi-coloured flags often represent the Buddhist community. While Tibetan prayer flags are much older, the Buddhist flag was designed in 1880. ^[6] Image File history File links Flag_of_Buddhism. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Buddhism. ... Buddhist flag The Buddhist flag is a flag designed to symbolise Buddhism. ... Prayer Flags are typically related to Tibet and linked to Tibetan Buddhism, but their origin lies in the Tibetan pre-Buddhist tradition of Bön, just as the the so-called Wind Horse which is often found on them. ... Buddhist flag The Buddhist flag is a flag designed to symbolise Buddhism. ... Prayer Flags are typically related to Tibet and linked to Tibetan Buddhism, but their origin lies in the Tibetan pre-Buddhist tradition of Bön, just as the the so-called Wind Horse which is often found on them. ... For the movie Himalaya, see Himalaya (film). ...

Cooperative movement (1921)

International Co-operative Alliance

A seven-colour rainbow flag is a common symbol of the international Cooperative movement. The rainbow flag has been the co-operative emblem since 1921 when the International Co-operative Congress of World Co-op Leaders met in Basel, Switzerland to identify and define the growing co-operative movement’s common values and ideals to help unite co-ops around the world. Image File history File links ICA_flag. ... Image File history File links ICA_flag. ... The International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) is a non-governmental association representing co-operatives and the co-operative movement worldwide. ... For cooperative as used in biochemistry, see cooperative binding. ...

In Essen, Germany in 1922, the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) designed an international co-op symbol and a flag for the first "Co-operators' Day," which was held in July 1923. After some experiments with different designs, a famous French co-operator, Professor Charles Gide, suggested using the seven colours of the rainbow for the flag. He pointed out that the rainbow symbolized unity in diversity and the power of light, enlightenment and progress. The first co-op rainbow flag was completed in 1924 and was adopted as an official symbol of the international co-operative movement in 1925. The International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) is a non-governmental association representing co-operatives and the co-operative movement worldwide. ... Charles Gide (1847–1932) was a French economist and notable ideologue of the cooperative movement in the first third of the 20th century. ...

The ICA has been flying a flag with its official logo since April 2001, when its Board decided to replace the traditional rainbow flag. Its use by a number of non-cooperative groups led to confusion in several countries around the world. The ICA's official flag was changed to clearly promote and strengthen the co-operative image, but still uses the rainbow image. Other organizations sometimes use the traditional rainbow flag as a symbol of co-operation.

Like the rainbow, this flag is a symbol of hope and peace. The seven colours from flags around the world fly in harmony. Each of the seven colours in the co-operative flag have been assigned the following meaning: ^[7] For other uses, see Rainbow (disambiguation). ...

• red: stands for courage;
• orange: offers the vision of possibilities;
• yellow: represents the challenge that GREEN has kindled;
• green: indicates a challenge to co-operators to strive for growth of membership and of understanding of the aims and values of co-operation;
• sky blue: suggests far horizons, the need to provide education and help less fortunate people and strive toward global unity.
• dark blue: suggests pessimism: a reminder that less fortunate people have needs that may be met through the benefits of cooperation.
• violet: represents warmth, beauty, and friendship.

Meher Baba (1924)

Meher Baba's flag

Main article: Meher Baba's flag

Meher Baba designed a rainbow flag on April 23, 1924. It is flown each year near his samadhi (tomb-shrine) in Meherabad, India during the week of Amartithi (the anniversary of his death on January 31, 1969). Baba explained the symbolism, saying, "The colors in the flag signify man's rise from the grossest of impressions of lust and anger – symbolized by red – to the culmination in the highest state of spirituality and oneness with God – symbolized by sky blue." ^{[8] [9]} Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Meher Babas flag is a rainbow flag designed by Meher Baba in 1924 and it is still flown near his samadhi in Meherabad, India today at Amartithi. ... Meher Babas flag is a rainbow flag designed by Meher Baba in 1924 and it is still flown near his samadhi in Meherabad, India today at Amartithi. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Year 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Samadhi (Sanskrit, lit. ... , Meherabad was originally an ashram and spiritual center established in 1923 by Meher Baba about four miles south of Ahmednagar, India. ... Meher Babas samadhi, Photo by Win Coates Amartithi is the day which commemorates Meher Babas passing away on January 31, 1969. ...

Peace movement (1961)

PACE flag (Italian for 'peace')

Main article: Peace rainbow flag

This rainbow flag in Italy was first used in a peace march in 1961, inspired by similar multi-coloured flags used in demonstrations against nuclear weapons. It became popular with the Pace da tutti i balconi ("peace from every balcony") campaign in 2002, started as a protest against the impending war in Iraq. The most common variety has seven colours, purple, blue, azure, green, yellow, orange and red, and is emblazoned in bold with the Italian word PACE, meaning "peace". ^{[10] [11]} Image File history File links PACE-flag. ... Image File history File links PACE-flag. ... The actual rainbow colors in the PACE flag (Italian for peace) Greek language peace flag An English language peace flag. ... A peace dove, widely known as a symbol for peace, featuring an olive branch in the doves beak. ... The actual rainbow colors in the PACE flag (Italian for peace) Greek language peace flag An English language peace flag. ... Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The mushroom cloud of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, 1945, rose some 18 kilometers (11 mi) above the hypocenter A nuclear weapon derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions of fusion or fission. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... There have been three conflicts in the late 20th century and early 21st century called Gulf War, all of which refer to conflicts in the Persian Gulf region: Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) (aka First Gulf War). ... Categories: Stub | Colors ...

Common variations include moving the purple stripe down below the azure one, and adding a white stripe on top (the original flag from the 60s had a white stripe on top). This flag has been adopted internationally as a symbol of the peace movement. A peace movement is a social movement that seeks to achieve ideals such as the ending of a particular war (or all wars), minimize inter-human violence in a particular place or type of situation, often linked to the goal of achieving world peace. ...

Gay pride (1978)

Gay pride flag

Main article: Rainbow flag (gay movement)

The rainbow flag, sometimes called 'the freedom flag', was popularized as a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) pride and diversity by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker in 1978. The different colours symbolize diversity in the gay community, and the flag is used predominantly at gay pride events and in gay villages worldwide in various forms including banners, clothing and jewelry. For the 25th Anniversary of the Stonewall riots held in 1996 in New York city a mile-long rainbow flag was created and post-parade cut up in sections that have since been used around the world. Image File history File links Gay_flag. ... Image File history File links Gay_flag. ... Six color rainbow gay pride flag flying over the Castro gay village in San Francisco, June 2005 The six colors of the most common gay pride flag. ... Six color rainbow gay pride flag flying over the Castro gay village in San Francisco, June 2005 The six colors of the most common gay pride flag. ... A lesbian is a woman who is romantically and sexually attracted only to other women. ... GAY can mean: Gay, a term referring to homosexual men or women The IATA code for Gaya Airport Category: ... In human sexuality, bisexuality describes a man or woman having a sexual orientation to persons of either or both sexes (a man or woman who sexually likes both sexes; people who are sexually and/or romantically attracted to both males and females). ... A transgender person in New York Citys Gay Pride Parade Transgender (IPA: , from trans (Latin) and gender (English) ) is a general term applied to a variety of individuals, behaviors, and groups involving tendencies that diverge from the normative gender role (woman or man) commonly, but not always, assigned at... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Gay pride or LGBT pride refers to a world wide movement and philosophy asserting that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... The sociological construct of a gay community is complex among those that classify themselves as homosexual, ranging from full-embracement to complete and utter rejection of the concept. ... Gay pride or LGBT pride refers to a world wide movement and philosophy asserting that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity. ... A gay village (also gay ghetto or gayborhood) is usually an urban geographic location with generally recognized boundaries where a large number of gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual people live. ... LGBT rights Around the world By country History · Groups · Activists Declaration of Montreal Same-sex relationships Marriage · Adoption Opposition · Discrimination Violence This box:      The Stonewall riots were a series of violent conflicts between New York City police officers and groups of gay and transgender people that began during the early...

Originally created with eight colors, pink and turquoise were removed for production purposes and as of 2006, it consists of six coloured stripes of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. It is most commonly flown with the red stripe on top, as the colours appear in a natural rainbow.^[12] This article is about the color. ... For other uses, see Turquoise (disambiguation). ...

Jewish Autonomous Oblast (1996)

Flag of Jewish Autonomous Oblast

Main article: Flag of Jewish Autonomous Oblast

Another variation of rainbow flag is used by Jewish Autonomous Oblast, situated in the Far Eastern Federal District of Russia, by the Chinese border.The stripes symbolize of course the rainbow. The white field could remind us of the white field of the Israeli flag. Proportions 2:3. Adopted first of October 1996. ^[13] Image File history File links FlagoftheJewishAutonomousOblast. ... Image File history File links FlagoftheJewishAutonomousOblast. ... Flag of Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Russia Flag of Jewish Autonomous Oblast is a variation of rainbow flag and is used by Jewish Autonomous Oblast, situated in the Far Eastern Federal District of Russia, by the Chinese border. ... Flag of Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Russia Flag of Jewish Autonomous Oblast is a variation of rainbow flag and is used by Jewish Autonomous Oblast, situated in the Far Eastern Federal District of Russia, by the Chinese border. ... , Capital Birobidzhan Area - total - % water Ranked 61st - 36,000 km² - no data Population - Total - Density Ranked 80th - est. ... Far Eastern Federal District (Russian: Дальневосто́чный федера́льный о́круг; tr. ...

The Jewish Autonomous Oblast has a flag with a seven-colour rainbow. The number of colours is meant to symbolize the seven-branched Jewish Menorah. , Capital Birobidzhan Area - total - % water Ranked 61st - 36,000 km² - no data Population - Total - Density Ranked 80th - est. ... A coin issued by Mattathias Antigonus, c. ...

Gallery of rainbow flags

Rainbow "PACE" (Peace) flag Image File history File links PACE-flag. ... Peace sign ------redirects here. ...	Greek Peace Flag Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...	International Co-operative Alliance's rainbow flag Image File history File links ICA_flag. ... The International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) is a non-governmental association representing co-operatives and the co-operative movement worldwide. ...	Inca banner Image File history File links Banner_of_the_Inca_Empire. ... Capital Cusco 1197-1533 Vilcabamba 1533-1572 Language(s) Quechua, Aymara, Jaqi family, Mochic and scores of smaller languages. ...
Inca banner (2) Image File history File links Banner_of_the_Inca_Empire_(alternate). ... Capital Cusco 1197-1533 Vilcabamba 1533-1572 Language(s) Quechua, Aymara, Jaqi family, Mochic and scores of smaller languages. ...	Flag of Cusco, Peru Image File history File links Flag_of_Cusco. ... This article is the city in Peru. ...	Meher Baba's flag Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Meher Babas flag is a rainbow flag designed by Meher Baba in 1924 and it is still flown near his samadhi in Meherabad, India today at Amartithi. ...	Gay pride flag Image File history File links Gay_flag. ... Six color rainbow gay pride flag flying over the Castro gay village in San Francisco, June 2005 The six colors of the most common gay pride flag. ...
The Aymara Wiphala Image File history File links Banner_of_the_Qulla_Suyu. ... The Aymara are a native ethnic group in the Andes region of South America; about 2. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...	Flag of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast in Russia Image File history File links FlagoftheJewishAutonomousOblast. ... , Capital Birobidzhan Area - total - % water Ranked 61st - 36,000 km² - no data Population - Total - Density Ranked 80th - est. ...	Flag of Lingua Franca Nova Image File history File links Flag_of_Lingua_Franca_Nova. ... Lingua Franca Nova is an auxiliary constructed language created by Dr. C. George Boeree of Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania. ...	Buddhist flag Image File history File links Flag_of_Buddhism. ... Buddhist flag The Buddhist flag is a flag designed to symbolise Buddhism. ...
The Rainbow Family of Living Light Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 146 KB) foto taken 2005 Rainbow Gathering, Cranberry, WV, at Richwood File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Rainbow Gathering. ...	LGBT flag Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 509 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) This pic was taken by user:theodoranian on Nov. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...	The LGBT flag being carried at the 1997 Christopher Street Day in Berlin Image File history File links Download high resolution version (966x628, 89 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Berlin ... The President of the German Bundestag (Parliament), Wolfgang Thierse, addresses the crowd at CSD Berlin 2001. ...	Parada Równości, 2006 Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 792 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1850 × 1400 pixel, file size: 1. ...
Rainbow flag for peace (pace in Italian) Image File history File links Bandiera_della_Pace. ...	Meher Baba's flag over Meherabad at Amartithi Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... , Meherabad was originally an ashram and spiritual center established in 1923 by Meher Baba about four miles south of Ahmednagar, India. ... Meher Babas samadhi, Photo by Win Coates Amartithi is the day which commemorates Meher Babas passing away on January 31, 1969. ...	"Pace da tutti i balconi": peace flags hanging from windows in Milano, Italy, in March 2003 Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2048x1360, 323 KB) Pace da tutti i balconi. Bandiere della pace a Milano, 18 marzo 2003. ... This is about the Italian city of Milan. ...	Rainbow protest flag used by Not in Our Name Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 538 pixel Image in higher resolution (2696 × 1814 pixel, file size: 4. ... Not in Our Name (NION) is a United States organization founded on March 23, 2002, in order to resist the U.S. governments course in the wake of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks. ...
Lungta-style prayer flags hang along a mountain path in Nepal Image File history File links Prayerflags. ...	The peace flag in English Image File history File links Peaceflag_English. ...	Statue of Thomas Müntzer waving a rainbow flag in Stolberg, Germany Image File history File links Size of this preview: 517 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1704 × 1975 pixel, file size: 925 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Thomas Müntzer, in a 18th century engraving by C. Van Sichem Thomas Muentzer (or Müntzer, Münzer) (1489 or 1490–27 May 1525) was an early Reformation-era German pastor who was a rebel leader during the Peasants War. ... Stolberg Castle   is a town the district of Mansfeld-Südharz, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. ...	Councillor Patrick (Pat) John Stannard, Lord Mayor of Oxford (2004) standing in front of a peace flag Councillor Patrick (Pat) John Stannard [1], Lord Mayor of Oxford, speaking to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty day school (Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament), Oxford Union, 2004-02-28. ... Councillor Patrick (Pat) John Stannard, Lord Mayor of Oxford (2004). ... This article is about the city of Oxford in England. ...

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