| 词条 | Symbols of Tamil Eelam | ||||
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|Name = Tamil Eelam |Article = |Image = TigersofTamilEelamFlag.jpg |Nickname = Puli Kodi ("Tiger flag") |Use = 111111 |Symbol = |Proportion = 2:3 |Adoption = November 21, 1990 |Design = An emblem depicting a tiger jumping through a circle of bullets, with crossed bayonets on a red background |Type = }} The flag of Tamil Eelam was designated as the national flag of the aspirational state in 1990. The Tiger symbol of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was created in 1977, differentiating it from the LTTE's emblem by leaving out the letters inscribing the movement's name.[1][2] In 2005, the LTTE released a guide providing instructions and explaining the correct usage of the Tamil Eelam Flag. The guide written in Tamil specifies the regulations for flying alone or with national flags of other countries, and for general handling of the flag.[3][4][5] The Flag has four colours, yellow, red, black, and white. It is banned in Sri Lanka and is used by Tamil Eelam and LTTE supporters around the world.[6][7][8][9][10] Symbolic meaningTiger symbolThe jumping Tiger was adopted from the emblem of the Chola Empire, it should reflect the martial history (Veera varalaru) and the national upheaval of the Tamils.[11] The national flag is the symbol of the independent state of Tamil Eelam to be created, rooted in the martial traditions (Veera marapuhal) of the Tamils," LTTE organ Viduthalai Puligal said in its February 1991 issue. Crossed bayonets and circleVellupillai Prabhakaran himself mentioned in a Tamil interview the circle and crossed bayonets represent the armed resistance and were based on the historical shield with crossed swords flag of Pandara Vanniyan.[12] The circle sometimes considered to be a "Uthaya Suriyan" (rising sun) which is a symbol of Sri Lankan Tamils and earlier political movements. The LTTE leader was often compared to Pandara Vanniyan of Vannimai, because both had a similar fate. Pandara Vanniyan was a freedom fighter during the British colonial era in Sri Lanka.[13]Use of the flag of Tamil Eelam in public was controversial in other countries, such as Canada, due to the depiction of the bayonets as it was believed it indirectly promoted violence. Supporters of the flag pointed out that the flag of Sri Lanka depicts a lion carrying a sword. 33 bulletsThe bullets, symbolise the historical 33 years between 1948 - 1981 (oppression the Tamil population by the Sri Lankan government before the outbreak of Sri Lankan Civil War) or 1976-2009 (LTTE operated 33 years in Sri Lanka).[14]
ColoursFour aspects of ideals and mission of Tamil Eelam represented by the four colours are detailed in the published guide book. "Yellow signifies that Tamils' aspiration to freely govern themselves in their own homeland is a fundamental political and human right. The color expresses the righteousness of Tamil struggle and reinforces Tamil Nation's will to uphold moral highground during its path towards freedom. Red represents the realisation that freedom is not complete by establishment of a separate state of Tamil Eelam. We should abolish distinctions of caste and class. Egalitarianism should become our spiritual principle. Gender equality should permeate Tamil society. The revolutionary changes necessary to spread social justice represented by these principles are reflected by this colour. Black reminds that march towards freedom is wrought with dangers, death and destruction, that it's filled with pain and misery. Black signifies determination and resoluteness vital to withstand the adversities and build the new nation of Tamil Eelam. To provide security and to defend the borders. White demands purity, honesty and selflessness from the leaders and citizens of Tamil Eelam. National anthem
Eruthu Paar Kodi (Look the Flag is Rising) is a Tamil song, written by Puthuvai Rathinathurai,[15] sung at the hoisting of the Flag of Tamil Eelam.[16] As the most widely used song of the Tamils, it was used in the place of a national anthem by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.[17][18] The song was written during the Sri Lankan Civil War.[19] LyricsThe song praises the flag and describes the pride of Tamil Eelam army
Symbols of Tamil EelamSee also
References1. ^TAMIL EELAM STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM Under one flag 2. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=16423 | title=Rules guide on use of Tamileelam National flag published | publisher=Tamilnet | date=26 November 2005 | accessdate=30 July 2014}} 3. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/tamil-canadians-vote-for-independent-state-in-sri-lanka-1.810846 | title=Tamil-Canadians vote for independent state in Sri Lanka | publisher=CBC News | date=Dec 20, 2009 | accessdate=30 July 2014}} 4. ^[https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricardipus/3329929400/in/set-72157626956188463 Tamil Eelam, Canadian, U.S. flags: Toronto, March 3, 2009] 5. ^in England 6. ^{{cite web | url=http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/04/07/uk.tamil.protest/index.html?iref=24hours | title=Tamils protest outside UK parliament | publisher=CNN | accessdate=30 July 2014}} 7. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/tamil-flags-flown-at-protest-legal-toronto-police-say-1.810137 | title=Tamil flags flown at protest legal, Toronto police say | publisher=CBC news | date=Mar 18, 2009 | accessdate=30 July 2014}} 8. ^{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-17922546 | title=Row in Sri Lanka over appearance of Tamil 'rebel' flag | publisher=BBC | date=2 May 2012 | accessdate=30 July 2014}} 9. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=17687 | title=Batticaloa students hoist Tamileelam flag in Annai Poopathy event | publisher=Tamilnet | date=6 April 2006 | accessdate=30 July 2014}} 10. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.lankasrinews.com/view.php?203bZ8H220e2nIg34eaUoUka4cadRZJDcddcoONQmdac4mdRube43eFrZ3e023F6Y402 | title=Tamil Eelam flag hoisted in Geelong city, Australia | publisher=Lankasri.com | date=5 February 2013 | accessdate=30 July 2014 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811003426/http://www.lankasrinews.com/view.php?203bZ8H220e2nIg34eaUoUka4cadRZJDcddcoONQmdac4mdRube43eFrZ3e023F6Y402 | archivedate=11 August 2014 | df= }} 11. ^Daya Somasundaram (11.02.2014) Scarred Communities: Psychosocial Impact of Man-made and Natural Disasters on Sri Lankan Society, SAGE Publications India, p. 73. 12. ^{{cite web|title=History of Tamil National Flag|publisher=Youtube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEYc1XuIle4|date=2009-10-31}} 13. ^Daya Somasundaram (11.02.2014) Scarred Communities: Psychosocial Impact of Man-made and Natural Disasters on Sri Lankan Society, SAGE Publications India, p. 52. 14. ^{{cite book|last=Balachandran|first=P K|title=Madurai artist sketched LTTE logo|publisher=The New Indian Express|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article56143.ece?service=print|date=2012-05-15}} 15. ^{{cite news|url=http://print2.dailymirror.lk/opinion1/31591.html|title=NATIONAL ANTHEM :FROM "NAMO NAMO" TO "SRI LANKA MATHA"|work=Daily Mirror|accessdate=26 July 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727175152/http://print2.dailymirror.lk/opinion1/31591.html|archivedate=27 July 2014|df=}} 16. ^Writers sought for Tamil anthem . BBC News. Accessed 21 June 2012. 17. ^{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamil-tigers-hunt-for-catchy-new-anthem/522-13.html |title=Tamil Tigers hunt for catchy new anthem |work=IBN Live |agency=Reuters |date=Oct 28, 2005 |accessdate= 21 June 2012}} 18. ^Tamil Eelam's promising display, despite loss to Zanzibar . tamilguardian.com . Accessed 22 June 2012. 19. ^About the Flag. TamilNationalFlag.com . Accessed 22 June 2012. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714120853/http://tamilnationalflag.com/index.php/the-flag |date=July 14, 2014 }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Flag Of Tamil Eelam}} 4 : Flags of Asia|Tamil Eelam|Obsolete national flags|Flags of Tamils |
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