<P> The flag of Trinidad and Tobago was adopted upon independence from the United Kingdom on 31 August 1962 . Designed by Carlisle Chang ( 1921 -- 2001 ) , the flag of Trinidad and Tobago was chosen by the independence committee of 1962 . Red , black and white symbolise fire ( the sun , representing courage ) , earth ( representing dedication ) and water ( representing purity and equality ) . </P>
<P> The flag of Trinidad and Tobago was adopted upon independence from the United Kingdom on 31 August 1962 . Designed by Carlisle Chang ( 1921 -- 2001 ) , the flag of Trinidad and Tobago was chosen by the independence committee of 1962 . Red , black and white symbolise fire ( the sun , representing courage ) , earth ( representing dedication ) and water ( representing purity and equality ) . </P>
what does the red white and black flag mean
what does the red white and black flag mean
symbolise fire ( the sun , representing courage ) , earth ( representing dedication ) and water ( representing purity and equality )
symbolise fire ( the sun , representing courage ) , earth ( representing dedication ) and water ( representing purity and equality )