For those persons who were tasked to carry their own state flag felt a big honor because it is like being chosen to represent their state,and not everyone gets a chance to do it. A flag is an important symbol. International flags are often seen at important establishments such as schools, museums, castles, government buildings, etc. One event wherein international flags are flown abundantly is at one of the most popular sports, soccer or better known internationally as futbol. During the event proper, thousands of avid futbol fans carry their national flags and excitingly wave their flags as they cheer for their team. Actual flags are not enough that fans even paint a replica of the flags on their bodies or faces. And at the end of the game, it is a usual sight that the winning team wears or drapes their flags on their bodies or raises them as they run at the field to emphasize victory. This simply shows that citizens of a country can express pride and honor of their country thru their flags.
For travellers who enjoy visiting several countries, it is a common souvenir to purchase a flag of every country they visit to remind them of the counties they have been, whether it is an actual flag or even just a replica of it. Or if not a country flag, custom flags are a good souvenir option. These flags are those that represent a certainsports team, universities, activities or even just an event.