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image by Ivan Sache, 14 June 2020
The flag is the civic and representative symbol of the Municipality of
Riberalta, created by Municipal Ordinance No. 26/1991, dated July 26, 1991. and
endorsed by Municipal Law. It has the following colors of rectangular dimensions
proportional to each other:
CELESTE, which represents the magnificence of the
immeasurable celestial vault that surrounds us, as well as our hydrographic
potential and purity of our girls, boys, adolescents and young people of our
Town.
RED, represents the blood and courage of the pioneers, who fought
against the adversities of time, nature and misunderstandings, offering their
lives to bequeath us this land, yesterday, today and always a bastion of
Bolivianity, as well as the indomitable spirit, the mettle, courage, effort and
work of the women and men of our region.
GREEN, symbolizes the immense Amazon
jungle that makes up the geographical space we inhabit, as well as our hope and
decision to seek better days for our people, the region and all of Bolivia.
Valentin Poposki, 14 June 2020
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image by Ivan Sache, 14 June 2020
The Shield is the civic symbol of the Municipality of Riberalta. It has the
following descriptions and characters:
The Shield will carry the Municipality
Flag on the upper part with symmetrical half-moon side folds crowning the
symbol. A top horizontal stripe with the description "RIBERALTA" in gold letters
on a bright red background.
It will be divided into four quarters:
The
Upper Left quarter will carry a bow and a warrior arrow, as a symbol alluding
to the untamed ethnic groups of the Bolivian Amazon region, a symbol embedded in
a red flag that evokes the blood shed by women and men of the region, in defense
of the integrity and national sovereignty.
Superior Right quarter
shows the almond tree in its fullness, preceded by a rubber beginning in the
process of smoking, on a burning buyon. All this on a background of warm blue
sky and fertile land.
The symbolism of this barracks expresses the wealth of
the plant kingdom, our immeasurable airspace, fundamental pillars of our
regional economy.
The Lower Left quarter shows the majesty of the confluence
of the two colossal rivers: "Beni" and "Madre de Dios", on whose right bank
surrounded by immense forest, the city of Riberalta sits, reflecting the
potential of our water resources , a natural means of communication, an
innumerable source of wealth and regional geographic power.
The Lower Right
quarter has a young jaguar lurking in the center, with its jaws open, on a
red-lit pavilion, symbolizing the wealth of our fauna, the strength, courage and
rebellion of the brave Riberalteñas and Riberalteños.
At the foot of the
Shield are two large alligators in an attitude of defense, symbolizing vigilance
for the preservation of our ecological wealth.
Valentin Poposki, 14 June 2020
