Green and gold are relatively bright colours, and it’s not hard to spot to these colours on players on field during a match. I’m guessing it’s a function of age and place of birth, but green and gold aren’t as important to me as maroon. The golden wattle was formally proclaimed the national emblem at Australia’s bicentenary on 19 August 1988. That’s not the case with Australia, and there has been talk the colour blue could be our national colour too. MMmmm! Sweet blessings. No green trim though just black lettering. Anyway, enough from me. Australia’s cricket team, the Socceroos, the Matildas and really most Australian sporting teams don green and gold uniforms when they play international matches. Safe and cool sounds just the ticket! Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account.
There will probably always be debate about the flag of Australia. You really do sound like a chip nerd specialist, Timo.
While green and gold might symbolise who Australians are on a national and global scale, state colours are colours that might mean a closer connection to home. I wish you a wonderful year. Great informative article. That is so lovely to hear you have a Chinese friend staying at home with you. National colours: Green and gold ... National symbolsaustralia.gov.au Retrieved 18 March 2018. That series is a classic . Yes, some others have mentioned the Packers, and from watching some American sport I’ve seen other teams don green/gold/yellow too (like the Boston Celtics). But I do believe it is owned by the British Marks and Spencer. Thank you for always coming back . Stay warm Mabel , Glad you enjoyed this piece, Andy. Hope 2019 is off to a good start for you. History of the National Flag of Papua New Guinea Colours and flags go hand-in-hand, and so rather closely aligned with the political realm. How much does does a 100 dollar roblox gift card get you in robhx? Sorry for typo…. Really enjoyed learning about green and gold here, Mabel. You drank Milo every day during your childhood! An interesting read and it seems green and gold were adopted popularly before they became legislated. Loving the warmth this summer is bringing, and hope it is not too warm for you. Notably, there are Australian state colours. The photos are always a challenge , Mabel, a comprehensive and fascinating study about the colours that symbolise Australia. The potato chip packets were green and gold, probably in the spirit of Australia Day which is just around the corner. How long will the footprints on the moon last? Oh, gold and green are absolutely emblematic of Australia (said the American). ( Log Out / It is a very Aussie thing to recognise green and gold as our national colours. So many things to observe about Australia. Australia really sounds amazing! , Snag and sauce sounds about nice right now on this warm Australian summer’s day. Saffron, white and green seem to each have meaning among the nation, onwards and forwards. Maybe too green, too yellow, or as you said, difficult to make. Smart choice , I’ve always thought red and white were Canada’s colours. And yes! Australia's official National (and unofficial sporting) colours are Green and Gold, the colours of our national emblem, the Golden Wattle. I admit I hadn’t heard of the golden wattle before reading your post, Mabel! The only thing different is the price tag …, Maybe you need to drink the whole Aussie tin, and then drink the Malaysia tin again and you will taste the difference… Maybe you didn’t put enough Milo in your drink . That’s just so awesome with what you do, Mabel. I suppose if I’d thought about it, I’d have guessed the flag colors, but the green and gold are just perfect to reflect the resources and nature in Australia. When you described the country’s flag being blue, with red and white colors, it reminded me that my daughter (a history buff and someone who works with textiles) mentioned that blue is an old dye that was more stable than other dyes back in historic times. 44 degrees centigrade is so hot! I guess based on the flag. I don’t mind the heat so long as I keep cool and everyone is safe . Maybe one day you will get to do a massive roadtrip of Australia and see it for what it is. We have quite a few species of colourful parrots Green Packers, the football team.
Our summer uniform red and white checked gingham.. Australian currency is the Dollar. Australian food chains, grocery chains and the tourism sector commonly adopt green and gold as part of their campaigns. That is so true. I don’t think many know of Australia’s national flower. It really sounded like a very red-and white themed uniform you had in school. Maybe it will change one day. Flags, symbols and colours are not just represent our shared values, but at times also our political associations and allegiances too – playing upon sensitivities which we often don’t see eye to eye with. I’ve always been a supporter of states rights and while federation was a good thing, I don’t think enough Australians appreciate the sovereignty of states and the constitutional responsibilities the Australian Government has when compared with states and territories.
Blue does look good on most people (so interesting). It wasn’t until 19 April 1984 that green and gold were formally recognised as our national colours, formally proclaimed by then Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephen on advice from then-Prime Minister Bob Hawke. My immediate color association would be ochre…for the beautiful outback. I like it, it’s a lot less derivative of the Union Jack than many former colonies. Milk brings back so much nostalgia haha!
Apart from green and gold, blue is also a colour commonly associated with Australia – blue skies and waters along our beaches , I learned something new today too! Thank you for this thoughtful and insightful post!
As we approach the quesation of what we should do about 26 January, my position has changed. Australia does have an expansive outback and some other bloggers mentioned ochre would be a good colour to describe Australia too – and that exists besides the more urban areas and the golden beaches and seas. It’s so curious to note how colors seem to define a place, even if subconsciously. This tourney is hard as I watch very late into the night here in the states! I’m also an American fan of the Green Packers, so that was the first thing I thought of when I started reading. , You are welcome and looking forward to coming over to your blog again soon , It’s always a pleasure to meet up, wherever and whenever we can.
Sue ❤. Not much a follower of cricket. Hopefully you don’t get too many days like those. Think green and gold jerseys, tank tops, banners, flags, scarves, capes, towels, umbrellas and more.
Ah, that’s right. Provides information on the symbolism and history of the Australian National Flag. very noticeable during the opening ceremony parade. Also provides flag images and template files for download. My pleasure Mabel. What are the national colors of Australia? I especially love that photo of the canola fields. : ), American football teams! I’d do something different every year , Eating machine likes to mix things up with food as always , Completely forgot about the wattle and Australia reference in Monty Python. Your photos are wonderful. I visited Melbourne and honestly didn’t see a lot of black clothing. Ano ang mga kasabihan sa sa aking kababata? This was an interesting read, I had no idea that the colors weren’t official until 1984. On September 16, 1975, an independent nation of Papua New Guinea emerged. Im just imagining some of the different food festivals that would be around on that 3rd Friday… great idea Chef , Thanks Andy. Feels good so far I find light is unique anywhere I go. close friend of my hubby whom I got to know after her husbands death. The Australian National Anthem Origins of the National Anthem. It’s a fascinating bit of history you’ve written here. I definitely associate green and gold with Australia.
They are vibrant colours but difficult to make into formal uniforms, if you remember the usual fuss every time our Olympic uniform is released.
I noted that you said even your school uniform was made up of Australia’s colours, I guess ours too here in the UK were based on the Union Jack colours, I had a red berry hat, red and white stripe tie and navy skirt and cardigan with white blouse. I’d like the third Friday of January recognised as the Australian version of thanksgiving and reconciliation. I look for to trying Milo sometime – either kind, You’ve never had Milo I am shocked.
Similarly it’s not hard to spot the typical Aussie fan and cheer squads in the stands; many Aussie sporting spectators are not shy of wearing green and gold as they cheer on Australia at sporting events. Thanks for stopping by, Lisa , As a long time cricket fan the colours of the Aussie team are well known to me – other sporting colours pass me by This is an interesting and informative article about the Australian colours. Something to be very proud of, and you must have eaten your fair share of chips over the years Maybe Germany and Finland really want to try the best possible tactics through marketing their chips (and I hope the chips taste good). Again we keep in touch via email. Lastly – looking forward to reading up on the color connections to branding and power-. Hope the year is already off to a good start for you ❤. Provides information about the significance, history, proclamation and use of the national colours.
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