Is it disrespectful to wear a Mexican flag?
Laws dictate that citizens should always handle the Mexican flag with care and due respect. Contrary to common practice in the United States – turning the national banner into any kind of personal apparel is considered a crass sign of disrespect.
How does Mexico salute their flag?
Civilians who are present give the following salute to the national flag: standing at attention (firmes), they raise their right arms and place their right hands on their chests, in front of the heart. This salute is known as the El saludo civil a la Bandera Nacional (“The Civil Salute to the National Flag”).
Is changing the Mexican flag illegal?
(Mar. 2, 2008) An amendment to Mexico’s Law on the Coat of Arms, the Flag, and the National Anthem that was passed in January of 2008 mandates that under no circumstances may a reproduction of the coat of arms of the nation be altered or changed.
What happens if the Mexican flag touches the ground?
Civil Protocol / Salute When the flag is displayed to a crowd, often accompanied by the national anthem of Mexico, members of the audience rise and place their right hands flat, palms facing the ground, in front of their hearts as a gesture of respect.
What happens if you drop the Mexican flag?
However, you are not required to destroy the flag if it touches the ground. As long as the flag remains suitable for display, even if washing or dry-cleaning (which is an acceptable practice) is required, the flag may continue to be displayed.
Why do you burn a flag if it touches the ground?
Many people assume that the American flag must be burned or otherwise retired in a dignified manner if it touches the ground. Because of its symbolism, it’s considered disrespectful to allow the American flag to touch the ground or anything below it.
Why are flags upside down?
According to Title 36 Section 176 of the U.S. flag code, the flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. “Do you know what [the upside down flag] represents?” asked Ford’s husband. “It’s the national sign of distress.