flag: Philippines
Unicode: 1F1F5 1F1ED
Description
A square flag depicting the national flag of Palestine. It features a horizontal black stripe, a white stripe, and a green stripe, with a red triangle on the hoist side.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents national pride, solidarity with the Palestinian people, support for the Palestinian cause, or identification with Palestinian heritage.
Backstory
This emoji represents the flag of Palestine. It was part of the Flags, 2010 (Emoji 1.0) release and was introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. The design is based on the pan-Arab colors.
Usage Examples
- Expressing national pride: 'Proud to be Palestinian! 🇵🇸'
- Showing solidarity: 'Support for peace in Palestine 🇵🇸'
- Discussing current events: 'News from the region 🇵🇸'
- Identifying heritage: 'Myroots are here 🇵🇸'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used in contexts of political discourse, human rights advocacy, or support for self-determination. Can sometimes be controversial depending on political viewpoints.
East Asian culture:
May be used similarly to Western contexts, though awareness of the specific political nuances might vary. Primarily used for geopolitical discussions or expressions of support.