Table of Contents
- 1 How should our national flag be hoisted?
- 2 Where can the national flag hoisting?
- 3 Can national flag be hoisted in rain?
- 4 On what occasions is the national flag hoisted?
- 5 Where is ensign flag normally hoisted and which flag is hoisted there?
- 6 At what events do we see the national flag of South Africa?
- 7 What are the rules of carrying the national flag?
- 8 How can we stop disrespecting the national flag?
How should our national flag be hoisted?
3.7 The Flag shall always be hoisted briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. When the hoisting and the lowering of the Flag is accompanied by appropriate bugle calls, the hoisting and lowering should be simultaneous with the bugle calls.
Where can the national flag hoisting?
3. The tricolour may be hoisted in educational institutions such as schools, colleges, sports camps, scout camps, etc to inspire respect for the national flag.
How do you hoist a flag on a ship?
According to the U.S rules for flag usage at sea, the ensign flag should be the first one to be hoisted in the morning at the stern of the ship. After that, the jack and house flag are to be hoisted at the bow and mainmast of the ship respectively.
Can national flag be hoisted in rain?
Yes, An India Flag can be hoisted when it is still raining. “Where the flag is displayed in open, it should, as far as possible, be flown from sunrise to sunset, irrespective of weather conditions!” It was raining during the flag hoisting ceremony yet the flag was hoisted.
On what occasions is the national flag hoisted?
Across the nation, the national flag is hoisted to commemorate the Independence Day (‘Azaadi Diwas’). However, on this occasion, it is equally relevant to note the basic difference between ‘hoisting’ the flag on Independence Day (August 15) and ‘unfurling’ the tri-colour on Republic Day (January 26).
What flag is hoisted by a ship of war if it wishes to communicate with a merchant vessel?
Code pennant
Use of the Code pennant by ships of war When a ship of war wishes to communicate with a merchant vessel she will hoist the Code pennant in a conspicuous position, and keep it flying during the whole of the time the signal is being made.
Where is ensign flag normally hoisted and which flag is hoisted there?
The ensign is the largest flag, generally flown at the stern (rear) of the ship while in port.
At what events do we see the national flag of South Africa?
Freedom Day, 27 April is a ceremonial Day and the national flag should be flown to mark the occasion, whether or not it is normally flown. Apart from Freedom Day, the National Flag may be flown on special occasions on instructions from the Presidency.
What are the precautions to be taken while hoisting the flag?
Stop using flags made up of plastic. 1. The National flag should be hoisted at a height in a suitable manner. 2. Whenever the flag is hoisted, it should occupy the position of honour and be distinctly placed. 3.
What are the rules of carrying the national flag?
When the flag is carried in a procession or a parade, it should be held in the right hand. If there is a line of other flags, the National flag should be in the middle. 10. The flag should not be stooped downwards in respect to any person or thing. 11. No other flag should be hoisted higher than the National flag.
How can we stop disrespecting the national flag?
We commonly see people waving the National flag proudly during national, cultural and sporting events. However, once the programme or the event is over, we see the flags strewn all around the place. This disrespect must be stopped. Stop using flags made up of plastic. 1. The National flag should be hoisted at a height in a suitable manner. 2.
Why do we hoist the national flag on Republic Day?
The National flag, which is a symbol of the Nation’s pride, is respectfully hoisted on National festivals like Independence Day and Republic Day. Some rules have been laid down regarding the usage and hoisting of the National flag in order to prevent its denigration.