- Description and meaning
- Upper left arch
- Central part of the shield
- -The five-pointed star
- -Arrows pointing to the star
- -The temple
- -The flag
- References
The shield of Nariño is the official symbol and emblem of the department of Nariño, which is part of the Republic of Colombia. Its capital is San Juan de Pasto.
The department is named after President Antonio Amador José de Nariño y Álvarez del Casal, a hero of independence.
The shield was created by designers Guillermo Narváez and Teódulo Camacho. The emblem design was approved on November 23, 1999 through ordinance number 025.
Description and meaning
In the right curtain are a variety of volcanoes and mountains in green color. These symbols represent the valleys, grandeur, elevation, protection of trade and the Andean mountain ranges that the department possesses.
The rivers in blue lines symbolize the valleys, obedience, loyalty, protection and agriculture that make up the department of Nariño.
Upper left arch
In the left curtain is the symbol of a ship with three masts (sticks) sailing to the right, which represents the Nariño basin of the Pacific and the port of Tumaco.
The colors of the sea blue and silver represent purity, air, obedience to its king or the laws, vigilance, gratitude, justice and loyalty that distinguish its inhabitants.
Central part of the shield
The central part of the shield has a red background (gule) that symbolizes strength, victory and courage, bravery, daring, and religiosity. It is made up of four elements:
-The five-pointed star
It is silver in color, with five points that represents the Star of the South, the greatness, the light of its inhabitants, peace, the guidance of scientists, the romanticism in its musicians and writers, prudence, the leadership of its founders, the ideal among the inhabitants of the department of Nariño.
-Arrows pointing to the star
Each arrow points towards the star from side to side, symbolizing the thought, the visions, the qualities, the conviction, the military courage, the prudence, the aspirations, the overcoming and the human skills that the Nariño people possess.
-The temple
It has a Gothic style and represents the historic monumental Sanctuary of Las Lajas where the various works of Nariño are found, such as images of the Virgin Mary among other works of art.
It also symbolizes the altitude, resistance, respect for religious beliefs, generosity, and the historical and architectural value that characterize its inhabitants.
-The flag
It is the flag that represents the department of Nariño, divided by two horizontal stripes.
The first stripe is yellow and represents mining wealth, generosity, wealth, love and power.
The second strip is green and represents the hope, abundance, fertility and fertilization of the fields.
References
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- (nd). «Symbols - Mayor's Office of Santa Marta.» Santamarta.gov.co It was consulted on September 25… 2017.
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- (nd). «History of Santa Marta Colombia.» Santamartacolombia.com.co It was consulted on September 25… 2017.