by billy | Feb 25, 2020 | Flags in General
For many people, a flag is not merely a coloured piece of fabric. It is used to represent a nation or organisation. Flags which contain the standard of a country can have significant importance to its citizens. When this type of flag is burned, it is usually...
by billy | Sep 2, 2019 | Flags in General
The Eurovision Song Contest is held every year and involves countries from Europe and beyond performing tracks in the hopes of winning. Each competing nation is allowed to sing one song. TV viewers then vote and allocate points for the ones they like the most. Since...
by billy | Aug 22, 2019 | Flags in General
Since at least the Bronze Age, armies have used flags during wars. They have served a vast number of purposes in conflict. However, they are used far less often in modern times. Waving Flags Often an army would wave flags during a battle to signify national pride and...
by billy | Jul 12, 2019 | Flags in General
Flags are an essential item in the outdoor children’s game, Capture the Flag. It involves two teams of equal players who each have their own flag. This is kept in the “base” of the group. The main objective of each player is to steal the enemy flag...
by billy | Feb 13, 2019 | Flags in General
Throughout the world, many music festivals celebrate a wide variety of popular genres. In the UK, perhaps the most famous example is the Glastonbury Festival. This is a five-day event which gets international media coverage. When the different acts are broadcast on...
