Indonesia Flag: Meaning and History
History of the flag
Indonesia proclaimed its independence in 1945, when its flag became official.
The red and white colors come from a XIIIth century banner drawn during the reign of the rulers of the kingdom of Majapahit (East Java).
What do the elements of the flag mean?
Red symbolises the courage, strength and self-sacrifice of the Indonesian people.
White is the color of honesty, purity and peace.