Almost 60 millions of poles around the world celebrate the National Flag Day of Poland on 2 May. The it was introduced by a legislative act that was passed by parliament in 2004.
The current polish flag was adopted in 9 February 1990 which consists of two parts of the same width. The top one is white, and the bottom one is red. These colors refer to the polish coat of arms. – The White Eagle – the oldest national symbol of Poland. Its origin is both legendary and historical.
The color white is considered to represent peace, while the color red symbolizes the blood shed in the nation's struggle for independence.
The polish flag is more than red and white stripes – it represents the birth of a nation, the courage and seriousness of the proud polish people, which is also the reason behind Poland's prosperity and its growing influence over the rest of the developed world.