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by Gvido Petersons, 30 October 2000
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Today in the newspaper "Diena", an article was
published about flag of Kolkas pagasts (Kolka civil parish; civil
parish is lowest level administrative unit in Latvia). Designer
of flag is Vladimirs Ladusans (creator of more than 15 coats of
arms of Latvian parishes and also some towns). Flag introduced in
September 2000.
Colors used in flag are similar to Livonian people flag in exact
proportions.
Kolka parish is one of constituent parts of cultural-historic
state protected area "Lîvôd Randa" (Livod Randa /
Livonian coast) which is place of habitation of main part of
remaining Livonians in Latvia. In center of flag is placed
Coat-of-arms in which in sea-blue field is golden chevron(?)
which symbolize Kolkasrags (Kolka Cape) and arm in Livonian
colors.
Gvido Petersons, 30 October 2000