Estelada Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag
This flag was designed in 1918 to symbolize the desire for an independent Catalonia.
It was designed by Vicenç Albert Ballester, a Catalan nationalist who was inspired by the flag of free Cuba.
What do the elements of the flag mean?

The Star of Liberty, a sign of the struggle for emancipation.
The blue background is a tribute to the Cuban flag.
The four red bars of the traditional flag of Catalonia symbolize the Catalan cultural heritage.
Represents the ideals of freedom, justice and independence.
