The blue rectangle, originally adopted from the Union Flag since erstwhile Malaya was a British colony, now means unity of the people of the country. The flag was adopted on May 26, 1950.

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There are flags, people waving ... Alan: There are lots of stories from the former British colonies, countless tales and things to learn about, many lenses from which we can view them.

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Hong Kong is a former British colony, which was handed back ... Getty Images A protestor waving the US and Hong Kong colonial-era flags The agreement signed in 1984 was set to last until 2047.

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It symbolises Māori sovereignty, political agency, and the nation's early steps toward self-determination, shaping New Zealand’s identity and ongoing dialogue on rangatiratanga.