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![[Flag of
Divinópolis, MG (Brazil)]](../images/b/br-mg-dv.gif)
by Joseph McMillan
The following is from
the official municipal site: The flag is orange (representing the municipal
territory, which is comprised mainly of red-orange soil), with the coat of arms or logo on the
center. The coat of arms is an artistic rendition of the
dove of the Holy Spirit with its wings and tail spread, in reference to the
original 1770 name of Divinópolis, Espírito Santo da Itapecerica. It is
constructed of a white hexagon symbolizing the city proper (said to indicate
the harmonization by the municipal authority of the commitments to
development, justice, and security on the one hand (the lower side), and
liberty, equality, and well-being (the upper side). On the upper part, a
black figure represents an ingot of pig-iron, symbol of the importance of
the steel industry, with the head of the dove outlined by its lower edge.
In the lower part is a partial depiction of a red-orange cogwheel, symbol of
machinery and commerce, recognizing the role of the railroad and "indicating
the triumph of intelligence over brute matter," the upper edge forming the
tail of the dove, its six indentations. The white areas stretching to right
and left, besides being the wings of the dove, also symbolize social
development and expansion. As to the colors, the orange is the symbol of the
sun, fire, and warmth.
Black is noted to be the sum of all three primary colors. White is the
combination of all the colors of light, and alludes to the Holy Spirit as well.
Joseph McMillan, 11 March 2002
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