Today we celebrate Kashubian Flag Day, a day dedicated to one of the most important symbols of Kashubian identity.
Why August 18? The date commemorates events that took place in 1929. During a Kashubian gathering in Kartuzy, which led to the establishment of the Regional Kashubian Association, the Kashubian flag was flown publicly for the first time. A golden banner bearing a black griffin was displayed above one of the buildings, alongside a black and yellow flag, a symbol of the Kashubian people.
Black and gold are the traditional colours of Kashubia. They refer to the region’s coat of arms, featuring a black griffin on a golden background. Today, these colours are also often interpreted symbolically, black representing hardship and the land, while gold represents the sun and the fruits of hard work.
Kashubian Flag Day was established in 2012. Since then, on August 18, the black and gold colours have been displayed across many parts of Pomerania.
It is a day to celebrate Kashubian culture, language, history and a strong identity that forms an important part of Pomerania’s heritage.
Happy Kashubian Flag Day!
