Flag Greece

The Galanolefki, the Greek national flag

The flag of Greece, also known as the "Galanolefki", is a strong and recognised national symbol. It consists of nine alternating horizontal stripes of blue and white, with a blue canton in the upper left corner bearing a white cross. Officially adopted on 22 December 1978, the design is loaded with symbolism.

The nine stripes represent the nine syllables of the Greek national motto "Eleftheria i Thanatos" (Freedom or Death), a reference to the fight for independence against the Ottoman Empire. The white cross on the blue canton symbolises the Orthodox Christian faith, which is in the majority in Greece, while the blue and white colours evoke the Aegean Sea and the waves, as well as the sky and clouds, which are omnipresent in the Greek landscape.

The Greek flag is hoisted on national holidays, such as 25 March, Greek Independence Day, and 28 October, Ochi (No) Day, commemorating Greece's refusal to submit to the Axis forces in 1940. It embodies the values of freedom, faith and patriotism, and is a symbol of Greek heritage and national identity.

Description :

• Dim: 1 x 1.5 m (size may vary according to arrivals)
• 100% polyester
• two eyelets