New Zealand’s flag debate ended with them keeping the original design — but if nothing else, it generated plenty of, well, interesting unofficial designs.
Taiwan most likely will not be shedding its Republic of China flag anytime soon, but an Internet flag design contest has been going on for the past month. The deadline is on Thursday, a day before president-elect Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) takes office.
“We believe that Taiwanese includes benshengren, waishengren, Hoklo, Hakka, Aborigines and new immigrants,” the event page states. “We are all proud of Taiwan, and we need a flag that we can take all around the world that represents diversity, freedom and democracy; a flag that will not be confused with China.”
Photo courtesy of UCCU
Almost 50 designs have been submitted so far — ranging from serious to funny to sarcastic, from well-designed to crudely done Microsoft Paint creations.
Voting is done on the event Facebook album at goo.gl/Hw6qMZ. The top 10 designs receive a certificate and free breakfast for two at Hoochuu Restaurant () in Taipei.
To submit your entry, visit the event Facebook page at www.facebook.com/events/1794788134082961 (Chinese only).
Photo courtesy of UCCU
Photo courtesy of UCCU
Photo courtesy of UCCU
Photo courtesy of UCCU
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