Ceremonial Flag (Kelantan, Malaysia)

Bendera Istiadat

Last modified: 2004-12-29 by santiago dotor
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by Herman Felani

• Description

See also:

• Governmental Rank Flags (Kelantan, Malaysia)
• Kelantan (Malaysia)
• Malaysia

The Bendera Istiadat is a swallowtailed flag of yellow with a blue border with the state flag in the canton and the royal arms in the fly in blue. In the lower hoist is a red scroll with an inscription which I am unsure of. The description of the royal arms, according to this website is:

The central motif of the state emblem is the crown, the symbol of the Sultan's sovereignty. The crescent moon and star are the symbols of Islam. On either side of the star, the spears and keris signify the strength of the Kelantan Malays, while the cannon symbolises the readiness of the State to defend itself. The deer on the extreme left and right commemorate the historic reign of Kelantan's female ruler, Che Siti Wan Kembang, during the 14th century. She ordered the State gold coinage to be stamped with the design of a deer (kijang), her favourite animal. The English translation of the state motto which appears (in Jawi) in a white banner below, means "To God the Government of Kelantan Submit".

Herman Felani, 8 September 2001

The Bendera Istiadat is a royal ceremonial flag for use on occassions such as royal weddings and coronations.

Herman Felani, 12 September 2001