It was then that a competition to x
Which leads us to this fact. When Saint
Lucia became an Associated State a
competition to design what would
become our most recognizable symbol,
a symbol of sovereignty was launched.
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Although Saint Lucia is in her early 40s, it’s flag is in its early 50s.
The flag designed by the late Honourable Dr. Sir Dunstan Gerbert
Raphael St. Omer, renowned St. Lucian artist and muralist was
officially adopted on March 1, 1967 when Saint Lucia gained associated
statehood. Saint Lucia’s birthday came 12 years later — February 22nd, 1979.
Sir Dunstan was in his late 30s when he entered a competition to design what
would become the nations most recognizable symbol of sovereignty. How
much did he win? $100!
Source: https://thevoiceslu.com/2015/02/sir-dunstan-st-omer-designer-of-the-national-flag-reflects/