Wiphala Flag: Meaning and History
History of the flag
Recognized in 2009 as the national flag alongside the Bolivian tricolor, it marks state recognition of indigenous peoples.
Each diagonal of color represents one of the suyus (regions) of the ancient Inca empire.
What do the elements of the flag mean?
Time and wisdom.
Energy and strength.
Culture and society.
Land and bravery.
Spirituality and history.
Cosmos and water.
Nature and fertility.