Day 2 - Speaker #13
GERMANY
The eleventh presentation was given by Marcus E.V. Schmoger and was entitled Political Party Flags of San Marino.
Schomoger gave us a vivid account about the story behind the Arms of San Marino and its use by political parties in San Marino, a little known micro-nation within Italy. The pattern is similar to Croatia with socialist and communist parties using traditionally red, and now white. But the common theme irrespective of party affiliation is the use of the three towers that can be found on the national coat of arms for San Marino.
Friday, September 2, 2011
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 2 - 10th Presentation by Zeljk Heimer, Croatia
Day 2 - Speaker #12
CROATIA
The tenth presentation was given by Zeljko Heimer and was entitled National Identity in the Political Party Flag in Croatia.
Heimer gave us an over view of the various political flags within Croatian Politics. Heimer was greeted to wide range of applause as he just recently learned that he was no longer a Captain in Croatian Army but rather a Major. Heimer began the presentation by telling us that the political field and climate of Croatia is similar to the general temperature of Europe. Meaning the span of political parties is similar in France, Denmark and Croatia that has socialist to conservative christian parties.
Since the colours of the Croatian flag are red, white, and blue in a similar tone to flag of the Netherlands, most political parties have adopted those colours. It is a light generalization to note that the colours also represent the various ethnics within Croatia. Red is associated with Croatians, white with Bosnians, and blue for Serbs. Also yellow is often associated with social liberal parties.
Left leaning parties used to have red in their flags but nowadays white is the preferred colour of choice. Blue flags are traditionally left leaning as well but with a Christian overtone.
Another Generalization about the Croation
CROATIA
The tenth presentation was given by Zeljko Heimer and was entitled National Identity in the Political Party Flag in Croatia.
Heimer gave us an over view of the various political flags within Croatian Politics. Heimer was greeted to wide range of applause as he just recently learned that he was no longer a Captain in Croatian Army but rather a Major. Heimer began the presentation by telling us that the political field and climate of Croatia is similar to the general temperature of Europe. Meaning the span of political parties is similar in France, Denmark and Croatia that has socialist to conservative christian parties.
Since the colours of the Croatian flag are red, white, and blue in a similar tone to flag of the Netherlands, most political parties have adopted those colours. It is a light generalization to note that the colours also represent the various ethnics within Croatia. Red is associated with Croatians, white with Bosnians, and blue for Serbs. Also yellow is often associated with social liberal parties.
Left leaning parties used to have red in their flags but nowadays white is the preferred colour of choice. Blue flags are traditionally left leaning as well but with a Christian overtone.
Another Generalization about the Croation
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 2 - 9th Presentation by Jelena Borosak-Marijanovic, Croatia
Day 2 - Speaker #11
CROATIAThe ninth presentation was given Jelena Borosak-Marijanovic and was entitled Sokol Flags: The Symbols of the Croatian Sokol Movement up to 1914.
One of the earliest modern educational movements for scouting and physical fitness originated with the Czech Nation in the early 1860s. In the modern age, this effort to recruit youth with mental and physical challenges allowed communities to build foundations for political causes. Eventually the Sokol movement evolved into pan-Slav movement.
In a similar vein, in the United States of America - youth are indoctrinated with sports as a fundamental aspect of nationality and critical component of national pride. At the moment, men's football is the alpha-golden chalice of optimus prime vocations.
Jalena - her slide that reads
'The First Croation Pan-Sokol "slet" in Zagreb, Croatia (1906)'
The association with Croatian national pride and gymnastics was not an outspoken motivation of the Sokol Movement, however the marriage of sport and national or civic pride is an ancient theme that goes back to ancient Greece.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 1 - 8th Presentation by Donald T. Healy, USA
Day 1 - Speaker #10
USA - Arizona
The final presentation for the day was given by Donald T. Healy and entitled San Diego's Indian Tribal Flags.
Donald T. Healy at the Speakers Podium
Healy showed us a spectacular collection of Native American Flags. We were informed that San Diego County has the most Native American reservations out of all the counties in the United States - 18. Subsequently we were witness to a vast collection of Native American flags.
An interesting note was that the La Jolla Band flag was overseen by President Grant.
USA - Arizona
The final presentation for the day was given by Donald T. Healy and entitled San Diego's Indian Tribal Flags.
Donald T. Healy at the Speakers Podium
Healy showed us a spectacular collection of Native American Flags. We were informed that San Diego County has the most Native American reservations out of all the counties in the United States - 18. Subsequently we were witness to a vast collection of Native American flags.
An interesting note was that the La Jolla Band flag was overseen by President Grant.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 1 - 7th Presentation by David B. Martucci, USA
Day 1 - Speaker #9
USA - Maine
The ninth presentation was given David B. Martucci and was entitled The Standards of the Manhattoes, Pavonia, and Hell-Gate.
Martucci's lecture revealed the symbols and icons used in the early part of New York's history, before it was called New York. Most of the American colonies were planted on top of Native American lands, but New York was doubly planted on top of Dutch Culture. The lecture focused on the seals and standards of the Hudson Bay when it was under Dutch control. Martucci first presented a general sketch of Peter Stuyvesant the last Dutch leader of New Amsterdam, before its reformation in to New York.
We were shown the original seals of the Hudson Region when it was called and spelled 'Nieuw Amsterdam.' There was also a discrepancy between the official seal that was adopted and the one that was actually used. The official seal has the lion supporters with beaver facing right, but the seal that was used had neither lions and beavers was facing the opposite direction.
Matucci showed us the standard of the Men used at the Battle of Manhattoes. It featured a beaver pointed towards the corner of the upper hoist. The term Manhattoes refers to the area where the Hudson emptied into New York Bay or rather Nieuw Amsterdam Bay.
Also featured was the standard of the Vassals of Ancient Pavonia, that featured a an oyster shell. Pavonia was the first European settlement on the west side of the Hudson in what is now Hudson County, New Jersey. Perhaps it can be seen as one of the earliest flags of New Jersey heritage?
USA - Maine
Martucci at the Podium
The ninth presentation was given David B. Martucci and was entitled The Standards of the Manhattoes, Pavonia, and Hell-Gate.
Martucci's lecture revealed the symbols and icons used in the early part of New York's history, before it was called New York. Most of the American colonies were planted on top of Native American lands, but New York was doubly planted on top of Dutch Culture. The lecture focused on the seals and standards of the Hudson Bay when it was under Dutch control. Martucci first presented a general sketch of Peter Stuyvesant the last Dutch leader of New Amsterdam, before its reformation in to New York.
We were shown the original seals of the Hudson Region when it was called and spelled 'Nieuw Amsterdam.' There was also a discrepancy between the official seal that was adopted and the one that was actually used. The official seal has the lion supporters with beaver facing right, but the seal that was used had neither lions and beavers was facing the opposite direction.
Matucci showed us the standard of the Men used at the Battle of Manhattoes. It featured a beaver pointed towards the corner of the upper hoist. The term Manhattoes refers to the area where the Hudson emptied into New York Bay or rather Nieuw Amsterdam Bay.
Also featured was the standard of the Vassals of Ancient Pavonia, that featured a an oyster shell. Pavonia was the first European settlement on the west side of the Hudson in what is now Hudson County, New Jersey. Perhaps it can be seen as one of the earliest flags of New Jersey heritage?
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 1 - 6th Presentation by Annie Platoff, USA
Day 1 - Speaker #8
USA - Kansas
The eighth presentation was a short or rather over sized vexi-bit given by Annie Platoff and entitled Digital Library.
Platoff described the effort to index all materials related to Vexillology at one source. She actively encouraged all vexillologists to participate.
Platoff explaining the
purpose of an index
USA - Kansas
The eighth presentation was a short or rather over sized vexi-bit given by Annie Platoff and entitled Digital Library.
Platoff described the effort to index all materials related to Vexillology at one source. She actively encouraged all vexillologists to participate.
Platoff explaining the
purpose of an index
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 1 - 5th Presentation by Arthus Etchells III, USA
Day 1 - Speaker #7
USA - Pennsylvania
The fifth presentation was given by Arthur Etchels III and was entitled Foreign Influences on the Development of Russian Military Flags.
Etchels gave us an overview in the selection process of Russian military colours. He showed us that at design of flags in each era were influenced by the collective designs within Europe. At times Russian military flags followed the style of Prussia, Germany, England, and even France.
Although Soviet Union is gone the Russian Army has preserved the colour red in it modern Army flag because reds assocation with victorious Red mostly Russian Army.
USA - Pennsylvania
The fifth presentation was given by Arthur Etchels III and was entitled Foreign Influences on the Development of Russian Military Flags.
Current Banner of the Armed
Forces of the Russian Federation
Forces of the Russian Federation
Etchels gave us an overview in the selection process of Russian military colours. He showed us that at design of flags in each era were influenced by the collective designs within Europe. At times Russian military flags followed the style of Prussia, Germany, England, and even France.
Although Soviet Union is gone the Russian Army has preserved the colour red in it modern Army flag because reds assocation with victorious Red mostly Russian Army.
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