The Tijuana coat of arms is a symbol that represents the most populated city in Baja California. This city is well known for its cultural and commercial characteristics and its various names.
It is known as The corner of Mexico, The door of Mexico or The corner of Latin America, since it is the westernmost city in Latin America.
In 1962, the municipal president of Tijuana, Ildefonso Velázquez presented the design of the shield as the result of a competition.
The name of Tijuana is characteristic for its historical and cultural significance. It is located in the header of the shield, related to the contraction of the word aunt-Juana. It symbolizes the name of the ranchería "La Tía Juana", a historical place that existed in the 19th century.
Currently Tijuana is classified as a global city, for being a cultural historical center, which stands out with a dominant production.
Meaning
The coat of arms of this city has on the red border a historical phrase in the city of Tijuana pronounced by Adolfo López Mateos: "Here the homeland begins."
This phrase was said during his electoral campaign as President of the Republic.
In the center of the shield is the phrase "Social Justice", which symbolizes the currency of the regime of Adolfo López Mateos as the first maximum ruler of the country.
The shield has three colors that characterize the history and culture of the city:
-Red represents power, triumph, strength, bravery, courage, confidence in attitudes and in oneself.
-White represents purity, honesty, respect, peace and goodness.
-The brown that highlights the color of the eagle represents the color of the lands, state lands, agriculture and crops.
Shield symbols
The shield is made up of seven historical symbols that, combined throughout the emblem, represent part of the experiences, culture and events that highlight the city of Tijuana.
-A flame
It is located in the lower part of the shield representing fire.
It is a heraldic symbol that symbolizes the desire to excel, admiration, greatness, power and light.
-Grapes, hops and wheat
They are located in the lower part of the shield next to the flame.
These refer to plantations, agriculture, commerce. They pay tribute to the characteristics of their lands, food, unity, trust, family and human development.
-The Eagle
It is located in the upper part of the shield.
The Mexican eagle with its wings stylized in geometric lines and the serpent in its beak, represents the pride and sense of belonging of the Mexican community.
It is one of the most emblematic elements of the coat of arms and adds identity to the shield.
-The fist with the rays
The fist is located in the middle of the shield.
The hand is holding two rays that represent some virtues of the entity such as: strength, energy, light, courage, truth, unity, clarity, freedom, abundance and wealth of the state.
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