These are the National and cultural symbols that represent Bogotá, Colombia's capital, in the various official events in which it participates, as well as in the socio-cultural field of the city, these symbols are part of the collective identity that Bogota residents share:
Official symbols of Bogotá (Colombia):
Bogota It officially has 7 symbols that represent it in local, national and international events, these symbols are:
Flag of Bogotá (Colombia):
The Bogotá flag It is made up of two colored stripes, one yellow and the other red; In the middle is the city's coat of arms.
The color yellow represents; justice, clemency, virtue and kindness; while the color red: symbolizes freedom, health and charity.
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The bogota flag It arises from historical events that marked the history of the country; On October 6, 1952, the district authorities consulted the Colombian Academy of History what the flag of the capital could be, taking into account the tradition and history of the country; In response to this query, the academics Enrique Ortega Ricaurte and Guillermo Hernandez de Alba They suggested the colors Yellow and Red based on the armband used by the independence rebels starting on July 20, 1810 (Cry for Independence). The rebels used these colors (These colors were at that time those of the Spanish flag in force at that time for the New Kingdom of Granada) on the forearm to stand out and identify yourself.
This is how the use of these colors as the flag of Bogotá was made official through decree 555 of October 9, 1952.
Coat of arms of Bogotá (Colombia):
The actual coat of arms that represents Bogota It was granted during the colonial era to the then city of Santa Fe, known today as Bogotá. This was granted by Emperor Charles V according to a Royal Decree given in Valladolid on December 3, 1548.
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In the original text in which said shield is granted the following is expressed: "…and. We hereby deserve and want and command that now and from now on the said province of the said New Kingdom of Granada and the cities and towns thereof shall have for their well-known arms a shield in which in the middle there is an entire rampant black eagle crowned of gold that in each hand has a red pomegranate on a gold field and on the border some branches with gold pomegranates on a blue field as it is painted and figured.
The eagle symbolizes firmness; The nine (9) pomegranates represent courage and fearlessness.
Anthem of Bogotá (Colombia):
The anthem of the capital of Colombia was written by the poet from Boyacá Pedro Medina Avendaño and the music was composed by the Antioquian composer Roberto Pineda Duque.
This anthem was chosen by competition among several proposals presented and won 50 thousand pesos, which at that time had a greater monetary value than today.
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On August 7, 1974, it was officially heard for the first time in a concert held at the Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Theater.
Official motto of Bogotá:
“Bogotá: 2,600 meters closer to the stars”, this motto was officially adopted by the Bogotá Council through agreement 446 of 2006.
Official flower of Bogotá “La Orquídea”:
Through Agreement 109 of 2003, the Council of Santa Fe de Bogotá chose the Orchid (Odontoglossum Luteopurpureum Lindl) as the flagship flower of the city.
One of the reasons why this flower was chosen, in addition to the fact that it is a very characteristic flower of the hills adjacent to the Bogotá savannah, is that it is in danger of extinction. This declaration also seeks to create mechanisms to protect her.
Official tree of Bogotá “El Nogal”:
On September 13, 2002, the Bogotá Council declared the Walnut, through Agreement No.69, as the flagship tree of Bogotá, replacing the “Sabanero Rubber” which since 1989 held the title of city tree when Andrés Pastrana, then Mayor, ordered it in decree 0263.
Walnut stands out especially for its longevity, resistance to pollution and landscape and historical value.
Official sport of Bogota (Indoor soccer (futsal)):
Through agreement 133 of 2004, the Bogotá council declared indoor soccer or futsal as a sport symbol of Santa Fe de Bogota.
Cultural symbols of Bogotá:
The cultural symbols They are those places, objects, fauna, flora, etc. That with the passage of time, repetitive use or unexpected events or events become an important part of the cultural identity of a city and its citizens, below we present some cultural symbols that represent Bogota.
Monserrate Hill: Located to the east of Capital district Colombian, the Monserrate hill is one of the most recognized formations of the Bogotá savannah, the temple for which it acquires its name has become one of the most prominent symbols of the city.
Primate Cathedral of Bogotá or Colombia: The temple was designed by Domingo de Petrés and was built between 1807 and 1823. This beautiful cathedral has become one of the most recognized cultural symbols of the capital, thanks to its imposing beauty and architectural style.
Rebecca: La Rebeca is a sculpture made of marble, which was the first sculpture of a naked woman to be placed in a public space in Bogotá; This iconic sculpture has become a very local symbol of Bogota residents over the years.
