Central gold geometric sun with green and white compass in middle, background is split with white top half and green bottom half

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Title Central gold geometric sun with green and white compass in middle, background is split with white top half and green bottom half
Design Feature Sun; Compass; Geometric
Publisher Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement
Date 2022-03-07
Spatial Coverage Utah, United States https://www.geonames.org/5549030/utah.html
Subject Flags; Utah; Vexillography
Description The compass at the center of this design symbolizes Utahn's sense of adventure - to most residents, Utah is not a "Beehive State" but an "Adventure State", as many Utahns are outdoor-oriented in their free time...and even visitors flock to the state primarily for its scenic beauty and open public lands. The sun represents Utah's abundant sunshine, and the gold color represents the freedom-loving spirit of its residents. The white stripe represents Utah's legendary beauty in winter, as well as its underlying Christian culture. The green stripe represents the outdoors - primarily outdoor sports, but also the growing eco-friendly culture of the state. The overall design gives off an "outdoor lifestyle" vibe that connects with residents across the state's various ecosystems and climates - it is neither politically-depennant (as red and/or blue flags often are) nor is it explicitly religious in nature, which allows for the diverse communities across the state to connect with it on a deeper level. At our core, we are adventurous and outdoorsy people - it is only fitting we should have a flag that embodies this.
Collection Number and Name More Than A Flag: Utah State Flag Redesign
Type Image
Genre flags
Format image/jpeg
Rights
Rights Management Creator of flag design submitted and authorized More Than A Flag Initiative along with Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement to use their design and/or information related to their design in publications, advertising, including social media platforms. Consent was freely given as a public service without expectation of payment.
Scanning Technician Born digital
ARK ark:/87278/s69v9asa
Alternate Name(s) 13379217748
Setname dha_mtaf
ID 2200839
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s69v9asa
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