{"product_id":"greece-flag","title":"Greece (Greek) Flag 🇬🇷","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3' x 5' polyester Greece Flag with two grommets, double-stitched top and bottom edges, and a triple-stitched fly edge to reduce fraying.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✍️ The Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blue and white layout was officially adopted on March 15, 1822, at the First National Assembly at Epidaurus as the nation fought for independence from the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey). This design was originally used primarily as a naval ensign while a simple white cross on a blue field served as the flag on land. This striped design became the sole official national flag in 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper hoist corner sits a white Greek cross, representing Eastern Orthodox Christianity and its historical role in preserving Greek identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nine alternating horizontal stripes of blue and white carry famous symbolism. According to popular tradition, the nine stripes represent the nine syllables of the Greek battle cry \"Eleftheria i Thanatos\" (\"Freedom or Death\"). Another well-known theory suggests they represent the nine Muses of Greek mythology. The deep blue symbolizes the Aegean and Ionian Seas, while the bright white represents the purity of the struggle for independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🇬🇷 Days of Celebration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greeks fly this flag on \u003cstrong\u003eIndependence Day\u003c\/strong\u003e (March 25th), \u003cstrong\u003eOhi Day\u003c\/strong\u003e (October 28th), and \u003cstrong\u003eArmed Forces Day\u003c\/strong\u003e (November 21st).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flags For Good","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48661458419957,"sku":"GREECE","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/1373\/3790\/files\/Greece-flag.jpg?v=1787162630","url":"https:\/\/flagsforgood.com\/products\/greece-flag","provider":"Flags For Good","version":"1.0","type":"link"}