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Occitania: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Occitania

History of the flag

The Occitan flag features an ‘Occitan’ cross, a Christian symbol that originated in the XIIth century.

This banner can be seen in other regions, notably in the Occitan valleys of Italy.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • Depending on the belief system, the twelve cheekbones have different meanings : -Religious, with the twelve apostles. -Astrological, with the signs of the zodiac. -Solar, the twelve months.

  • Golden yellow and red are the traditional colors of the region.

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