{"product_id":"antigua-and-barbuda-flag","title":"Antigua \u0026 Barbuda Flag 🇦🇬","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3' x 5' polyester Antigua \u0026amp; Barbuda Flag with two grommets, double-stitched top and bottom edges, and a triple-stitched fly edge to reduce fraying.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✍️ The Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed by Antiguan artist and high school teacher Sir Reginald Samuel in 1966, this design won first place out of over 600 entries in a national competition. The flag was officially adopted on February 27, 1967, as the nation transitioned to an associated state before achieving full independence from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flagsforgood.com\/products\/united-kingdom-flag\" title=\"United Kingdom Flag\"\u003eThe United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e. The layout features an inverted triangle forming a bold V shape, representing victory and progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery color holds direct national significance. The black field at the top represents the African heritage of the population, while the seven-pointed golden sun symbolizes the dawn of a new era. The light blue band signifies hope and the surrounding Caribbean Sea, which pairs with the white band below to reflect the island's famous beaches. Framing the design, the deep red side triangles represent the energy and dynamism of the nation's people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🇦🇬 Days of Celebration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antiguans \u0026amp; Barbudans fly this flag on \u003cstrong\u003eIndependence Day\u003c\/strong\u003e (November 1st), \u003cstrong\u003eCarnival Monday and Tuesday\u003c\/strong\u003e in August, and \u003cstrong\u003eNational Heroes' Day \u003c\/strong\u003eon December 9th.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flags For Good","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48616578679029,"sku":"AB","price":39.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/1373\/3790\/files\/antigua-and-barbuda-flag.jpg?v=1786986216","url":"https:\/\/flagsforgood.ca\/products\/antigua-and-barbuda-flag","provider":"Flags For Good","version":"1.0","type":"link"}