Romani Flag
Identity and Pride FlagsAdopted at the first World Romani Congress in London in 1971.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Romani Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | Identity and Pride Flags |
| Adopted On | April 8, 1971 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 3 |
| Main Colors | Blue, Green, Red |
| Design Type | Blue over green with a red chakra |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #0057B8 | |
| Green | #009B48 | |
| Red | #C8102E |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Blue colour | Represents the sky and freedom |
|---|---|
| Green colour | Represents the earth and the open road |
| Red colour | Represents the chakra |
| Chakra | The sixteen-spoked wheel of the Indian flag, marking the Romani people’s origins in the Indian subcontinent, and their history of travel |
Facts about the Flag of Romani Flag
- The chakra in the centre is a sixteen-spoked wheel, referring both to Indian origin and to the wagon of travelling life.
- The flag was adopted at the first World Romani Congress in 1971, which also established International Romani Day on 8 April.
- Adopted at the first World Romani Congress in London in 1971.
- The flag belongs to the first World Romani Congress, held in London. It is used worldwide, with roots in the Indian subcontinent.
- It was founded on 8 April 1971.
- The flag was adopted in April 8, 1971.
- The design is 55 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Blue over green with a red chakra.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 3 colours: blue, green and red.
- The blue stands for the sky and freedom.
- The green stands for the earth and the open road.
- The red stands for the chakra.
- Chakra: The sixteen-spoked wheel of the Indian flag, marking the Romani people’s origins in the Indian subcontinent, and their history of travel.
- 8 April is now marked as International Roma Day.
- It is filed here under Identity and Pride Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the Romani Flag
What is the Romani Flag?
Adopted at the first World Romani Congress in London in 1971.
Whose flag is the Romani Flag?
It is the flag of the first World Romani Congress, held in London, used worldwide, with roots in the Indian subcontinent.
When was the first World Romani Congress, held in London founded?
The first World Romani Congress, held in London was founded on 8 April 1971.
When was the Romani Flag adopted?
The Romani Flag was adopted in April 8, 1971.
What do the colours of the Romani Flag mean?
Blue for the sky and freedom, green for the earth and the open road and red for the chakra.
What do the symbols on the Romani Flag mean?
Chakra — The sixteen-spoked wheel of the Indian flag, marking the Romani people’s origins in the Indian subcontinent, and their history of travel.
What are the proportions of the Romani Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Romani Flag?
8 April is now marked as International Roma Day.
Is the Romani Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under Identity and Pride Flags.
How many colours are on the Romani Flag?
It uses 3 colours: blue, green and red.
