Red, White, Blue, Green, Yellow – the South African Flag is perhaps one of the most colorful flags in the world, employing such assortment of colors, they stand for a lot of meanings, many of which speak of their proud and rich heritage. The flag was adapted as the national colors for this southern country in the African continent in 1994 by then former President Nelson Mandela. Thanks to his desire to bring forth change and prosperity to the country, the colors have found positive meanings than what it was supposed to stand for, all in the name of tourism and progress.
The red originally stood for the tumultuous past of the nation. Marred with unrest and challenges before it became an independent nation, the red now stands for the Red City Tour. This double-open deck bus tour serves as a means for tourists to go around Cape Town and see the notable places such as Table Mountain, The Camps Bay, and the Waterfront which has a great view of the open sea. Another great thing about this is that tourists may get off and tour on foot as they please and according to their pace and liking.
The Blue which stood for the blue skies and the peaceful outcome has been added with an even more positive outlook pertaining to the beautiful and majestic view of the open sea by the Waterfront. Nestled in the middle of Table Mountain and the Island of Robben, it is one of the most popular destinations for tourists.
The South African Flag with its yellow (prosperous riches) and black and white combination (racial diversity) is on a new positive outlook for the global scene, thanks to the growing prosperity of the place and the independence and sovereignty the official colors bring about the nation.