The 2014 World Cup may have culminated weeks ago, but the fever brought about by the hype and the thrill of such a spectacular event continues to make the news. Twitter, Facebook, 9gag, and other social media sites still have content talking about anything soccer, as well as the country which held it – Brazil. These websites also fly the virtual Brazilian flag in any relevant content, and it is no surprise that the flag is not at all a stranger in our eyes, yet we may still be wanting of a tiny bit of added info about its existence.
The official Independence Day of Brazil is set on September 7. For all the patriotic citizens, waving the national flag is but a small token of appreciation and adherence to its greatness. Familiar hue of a field of green, with a rhombus (some would say diamond) is the most striking trademark of the Brazilian flag. in addition to that, there is an enclosed blue circle within the rhombus, and a set of five white stars. Now these stars are arranged quite uniquely as it is placed with a curved white band like an orbit around the circle.
The Brazilian flag has its motto inscribed on the circle saying “Ordem e Progresso” which literally translates into Order and Progress, and it is definitely seen for the last two centuries, coming from a territory and transforming into an industrialized country, and also as a host to such a great global event. While others may contest that the first Brazilian flag was a different design, it was just used for a few days, until this general design was utilized to symbolize this great country until today.