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image by Ivan Sache, 1 August 2020
The municipality of Nova Candélaria (2,751 inhabitants in 2010; 9,800 ha) is
located 480 km north-west of Porto Alegre.
Nova Candélaria was
established in 1935 by settlers coming from the Old Colonies region.
The
municipality of Nova Candélaria was established by State Law No. 10,635
promulgated on 28 December 1995, separating from Boa Vista de Buricá.
https://www.novacandelaria.rs.gov.br/site/conteudos/2301-lei-de-criacao-do-municipio
Ivan Sache,
31 July 2020
The flag and arms of Nova Candélaria are prescribed by Municipal Law No. 47
promulgated on 18 June 1997.
The flag features a cross, as a symbol of
faith and Christian religion, and a circle, as a symbol of infinity.
Yellow
(or) has for heraldic meaning splendor, wealth, generosity, nobleness, glory,
power, sovereignty, force, faith and prosperity.
Black (sable) represents
strength, constancy, prudence, simplicity, knowledge, science, gravity, honesty,
firmness, obedience and moderation.
White (argent) indicates felicity,
purity, temperance, beauty, truth, frankness, integrity and friendship.
The
elements or, sable and gules, and the eagle together represent the [German]
homeland of the region's first settlers.
<https://www.novacandelaria.rs.gov.br/site/conteudos/1214-bandeira>
Municipal
website
The coat of arms features an Iberian shield that evokes the early
colonizers and builders of the nation.
The spread-winged eagle is the bird's
king and the symbol of power, prosperity, elevated aspirations, elevated
achievements and triumph.
The bordure is a sign of protection. The
fleurs-de-lis, Our Lady's emblem, refer to the municipality's patron saint, Our
Lady of the Purification. The bees are a symbol of industry, activity, work,
sweetness and parsimony.
The mural crown is a symbol of political
emancipation; its eight towers, five visible, are proper to a "cidade"; its open
gates argent proclaim hospitality of the people of Nova Candélaria.
The
soybean, maize and wheat plants emphasize the fertility of the municipality's
generous soil, being important products and basic factors of the municipal
economy.
The scroll gules is charged with the toponym "NOVA CANDELÁRIA"
identifying the municipality.
https://www.novacandelaria.rs.gov.br/site/conteudos/1215-brasao
Municipal website
Photos
https://www.facebook.com/schweinfestnc/photos/a.581565495301520/1653914011399991/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/pmnovacandelaria/photos/a.778196495604125/2402436683180090/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/pmnovacandelaria/photos/a.778196495604125/889432037813903/?type=3&theater
Ivan Sache, 1 August 2020
image by Ivan Sache, 1 August 2020
The young girls parading with the municipal music band use flag divided
red-yellow according to the descending diagonal.
Photo
https://www.facebook.com/pmnovacandelaria/photos/a.778196495604125/1118673914889713/?type=3&theater
Ivan Sache, 1 August 2020
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