Burung Garuda

Garuda Pancasila is the symbol of Indonesia. This emblem was designed by Sultan Hamid II of Pontianak, which is then refined by President Soekarno. Garuda is the bird in Hindu mythology, while the state philosophy of Pancasila is the basis for Indonesia. The symbol of Garuda Pancasila meaningEagle symbolizes power Gold color on the bird Garuda symbolizes the triumph of Shield in the middle symbolizes the defense of Indonesia The symbols on the shield symbolize each of the precepts in the Pancasila, namely: Stars represent sila Belief in God Almighty [sila to-1] The chain symbolizes the precepts just and civilized humanity [sila to-2] Banyan tree symbolizes the unity of Indonesia sila [sila to-3] A bull's head symbolizes the precepts Democracy guided by Wisdom In Consultative / Representative [sila to-4] Rice and cotton symbolize the precepts of Social Justice for All People Indonesia [sila to-5] Red and white national flag colors symbolize Indonesia. Red means the bold and pure white mean Thick black line across the shield symbolizes Indonesia's territory is crossed by the Equator line The number of feathers symbolize the proclamation of Indonesia's independence day (August 17, 1945), among others: The number of feathers on each wing amounted to 17 The number of feathers on the tail amounted to 8 The number of feathers under the shield / base of the tail number 17Total number of feathers on the neck 45 Tape which was gripped by an eagle bearing the state motto of Indonesia, which means unity in diversity ", although slightly different, but it remains one '.