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The parish of Chantilín (1,200 inhabitants), located 15 km of Latacunga,
forms the south-eastern corner of Saquisilí canton.
Ivan Sache, 7 September 2018
The flag of Chantilín is composed of a celestial blue rectangle in
proportions 1:2, that is, its length shall always be twice its width, regardless
the flag's size, with a white rectangle placed along the hoist and charged with
a red five-pointed star in perfect placement, that is, with a point always
pointing upwards. The flag shall be hoisted to a staff of dark coffee color and
in proportions 2.5:1 in relation to the flag's width.
Celestial blue
represents the sky offering a protecting coat and the ideals and aspiration to
prosperity of the inhabitants. White is a symbol of purity and peace; combined
with celestial blue, it highlights the Marian character of the parish and its
infinite devotion to its patron saint, the Blessed Virgin of El Quinche [the
statue of the Virgin sculpted in the 16th century by Diego de Robles is
venerated in a sanctuary located in Quito, consecrated in 1928 and proclaimed
Ecuador's National Sanctuary in 1985 by the Holy See].
The rectangle and
the equilateral triangle are both considered as perfect in their structure,
highlighting the aspiration of the community
towards integral development.
The five-pointed star represents the five boroughs composing the parish (Chantilín
Grande, Central Narváez, Unión Narváez, San Francisco, Centro). Red is a symbol
of the people's valiance and tenacity, which help them to seek for a better
future.
The colors are prescribed as follows (CMYK):
Celeste blue 46 8
0 0
Red 0 100 100 0
Black 42 70 100 51
http://chantilin.gob.ec/cotopaxi/?p=76
Parish website
Ivan Sache, 7 September 2018