The Rainbow Banner
Rainbow... technically, it's a spectrum of photons, which when fused, becomes a specific electromagnetic radiation; the visible, white light. (anu daw?)
The rainbow is a representation of the LGBT community. Bakit nga ba? They say we are colourful; we are perky, fun to be with, delicate, fierce, glamorous, exciting, ecstatic, sexy, deadly, and a whole lot more of description you could ever think of. And of course, what could possibly be the best symbol to fuse all these description but a rainbow.
Actually, the rainbow has long been known to represent peace in Italy and international co-operative alliance in Europe. It has been adapted by the LGBT community as a symbol of pride. The different colors represent diversity and at the same time unity. There are originally 8 colors and was reduced to 6 today; pink and turquoise has been removed. These 6 colors, red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple, are used in the Pride flag. There is no specific orientation as to what colour is on top as per Gilbert Baker, the gay artist who conceived of the The Rainbow Flag as a symbol of Gay Pride; it may be flown either red up or purple up, likewise that each gay person is free to be “oriented” in any direction. Today it is recognized by the International Congress of Flag Makers, and is flown in lesbian and gay pride marches worldwide. The flag is often use to mark gay friendly, gay safe establishment so you want to be sure that your target clientele will recognise you. It's very good to know that our voice and stand have been heard today; fortified by the rainbow flag. It gives us the fundamental, added strength to stand and rise. It gives hope to those who are still hiding for it is good to know that when you come out, you will never be alone. More importantly, this symbol really makes every gay citizen even prouder than what they are...
-Rodrigo, a proud rainbow citizen
Actually, the rainbow has long been known to represent peace in Italy and international co-operative alliance in Europe. It has been adapted by the LGBT community as a symbol of pride. The different colors represent diversity and at the same time unity. There are originally 8 colors and was reduced to 6 today; pink and turquoise has been removed. These 6 colors, red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple, are used in the Pride flag. There is no specific orientation as to what colour is on top as per Gilbert Baker, the gay artist who conceived of the The Rainbow Flag as a symbol of Gay Pride; it may be flown either red up or purple up, likewise that each gay person is free to be “oriented” in any direction. Today it is recognized by the International Congress of Flag Makers, and is flown in lesbian and gay pride marches worldwide. The flag is often use to mark gay friendly, gay safe establishment so you want to be sure that your target clientele will recognise you. It's very good to know that our voice and stand have been heard today; fortified by the rainbow flag. It gives us the fundamental, added strength to stand and rise. It gives hope to those who are still hiding for it is good to know that when you come out, you will never be alone. More importantly, this symbol really makes every gay citizen even prouder than what they are...
-Rodrigo, a proud rainbow citizen
No comments:
Post a Comment