National Symbols

The word "symbol" came to the English language from the Greek "sýmbolon"- syn- meaning "together" and "bolē"meaning "a throw", having the approximate meaning of "to throw together".Symbols are objects, characters, or other concrete representations of ideas, concepts, or other abstractions.Symbols, whether verbal or nonverbal are those representations consisting of sounds, marks, objects or expressions, which produce the feeling of loyalty to the nation. In the name of scared symbols the citizens of any country may be called upon to sacrifice their time, goods, comforts and even their lives. People of all countries have certain symbols, which somehow seem to represent or symbolize their country.

NEED FOR SYMBOLS IN GENERAL

1) Symbols act as a powerful emotional appeal.
2) Symbol represents the cultural ethos of the nation and opposing these symbols amounts to opposing the nation itself.
3) Symbols instill a sense of association with the person who is leading us or has inspired us.
4) They draw our minds and hearts to something noble or sacred and therefore inspirational.
5) Symbols are a powerful means of healing, understanding, and growth, exploring mysteries, badges of accomplishment, badges of authority and other things.

National symbol

A national symbol is a symbol of any entity considering and manifesting to the world as a national community, nations in a state of colonialism, (con)federal integration, or even an ethnocultural community.National symbols intend to unite people by creating visual, verbal, or iconic representations of the national people, values, goals, or history.
These symbols are often rallied around as part of celebrations of patriotism or aspiring nationalism such as independence, autonomy or separation movements and are designed to be inclusive and representative of all the peoples of the national community.
National Symbols can be official or non official.
The official national symbols include-
· The flag of a nation-state .
· The coat of arms, seal or stamp of the land.
· The motto is also used.
· The national colours.
· emblematic animals ,plants, flowers.

· National Anthem and official hymn.

· The office of the Head of State

· The Father of the Nation and other founding fathers
· The Mother of the Nation and other founding mothers

The unofficial national symbols includes-
· National myths about the country's history or founding
· National epics
· National dishes
· National dress
· National holiday
· National instrument
· Nationalism
· Folk instrument
· Folk music
· Culture hero
· Monuments
· National personifications