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Bhutan Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag

The flag known as ‘Druk Yu l’, ‘Dragon Empire’, has existed since the 19th century.

The thunder dragon was the emblem of the Drukpa monasteries before it came to represent the country.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

Druk, the ‘thunder dragon’, holds jewels in his claws, symbols of prosperity. The dragon is white to represent purity.
The colour of the ‘Druk Gyalpo’, the dragon king of Bhutan, whose royal costume includes a yellow kabney (scarf ).
The other orange half represents the Buddhist spiritual tradition.

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