Lithuanian Flag Day

State Flag of LithuaniaSince the end of the XV century, the historical color of the flag of Lithuania was red with a white knight on it, and in 1918 it became the state flag.

The Lithuanian Council established a special commission to design the national flag, and on 19 April 1918 a horizontal tricolour was adopted using the colors most popular in traditional Lithuanian dress.

Yellow - the color of the sun, symbolizes prosperity, nobility, honesty and greatness of spirit.

Green is the color of life, bringing with it hope, freedom, joy and reminding of the beauty of nature.

Red is the color of the native land and blood, symbolizing love, courage, courage and blood shed for their homeland.