The flag of Hong Kong from 1871 to 1997 was a Blue Ensign with the coat of arms of Hong Kong on a white disk. In Hong Kong, it is known as the Hong Kong flag (香港旗), British Hong Kong flag (英屬香港旗) or the Dragon and Lion flag (龍獅旗). [1]

Jun 19, 2024 · Hong Kong’s flag was officially adopted in 1997 when the territory was handed back to China by Britain. It was a way to symbolize Hong Kong’s transition from a British colony to a Special Administrative Region of China.

Its emblem, the bauhinia flower, is a traditional emblem of Hong Kong; previously it had appeared on colonial stamps and coins. The five petals and red stars reflect the use of that number in traditional Chinese symbolism and represent the five major regions of China.

Overall, the evolution of Hong Kong’s flag from the colonial era to the present is a narrative of its shifting sovereignty, identity, and cultural representation, marking pivotal moments in the region’s history.

Jul 1, 1997 · The Origins and Design of the Hong Kong Flag. The Hong Kong flag was officially adopted on July 1, 1997, during the handover from British to Chinese sovereignty. The design reflects Hong Kong’s unique cultural and political identity …

Flag of the Regional Council (Hong Kong) A stylized Bauhinia blakeana leaf outline in white, in the form of a diagonally-tilted capital "R", on a green background, representing the green of the leaves.

Jun 3, 2022 · From 1843, the local government officially used the British flag (Union Jack), and the first emblem of Hong Kong was introduced at the same time – a schematic representation of the port, where two local traders make a deal with a European in front of an English sailing boat and a traditional junk.

The flag of Hong Kong was approved on April 4, 1990 by the National People's Congress, but was first raised only 7 years later, on July 1, 1997. The flag is a red cloth with a bauhinia (also known as the Hong Kong orchid) in the center, consisting of …

Feb 16, 1990 · Flag History The flower represents the people of Hong Kong. The stars were taken from the flag of China and show that Hong Kong is an inseperable part of China.

Historical Flags. Prior to Hong Kong's transfer of sovereignty, the flag of Hong Kong was a colonial Blue Ensign flag. The flag of colonial Hong Kong underwent several changes in the last one and a half centuries. In 1843, a seal representing Hong Kong was instituted.