Mardi Gras 2016
by Michael Hoard
Title
Mardi Gras 2016
Artist
Michael Hoard
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Rex selected the official Mardi Gras colors in 1872 to honor the visiting Russian Grand Duke Alexis Alexis Alexandrovich Romanoff, whose house colors were purple, green and gold. The 1892 Rex Parade theme "Symbolism of Colors" affirmed the colors' The Meaning and Origin of Purple, Green, and Gold in Mardi Gras
Female Mardi Gras Krewes Queens also hang flag banners singalling a past or current Queen rained over her Parade......
Purple Represents Justice. Green Represents Faith. Gold Represents Power.
This is the traditional flag which is hung from places of business, private home and from the homes of previous Mardi Gras Kings. This photo was taken with a Nikon 820 auto settings.
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March 7th, 2014
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Comments (12)
Kathryn Jones
I love the combination of the royal colours, purple and gold, in this splendid shot!
Michael Hoard replied:
Greetings Kathryn!!! Thank you for viewing Mardi Gras 2016, it pleases me this macro photograph appeals to you and I appreciate the generous comment, Cheers, Happy Mardi Gras 2022 Michael Hoard Art and Photography
Georgia Mizuleva
Gem!
Michael Hoard replied:
Greetings Georgia!!! Thank you for viewing Mardi Gras 2016 it pleases me this macro appeals to you and I appreciate the generous comment, Cheers, Happy Mardi Gras 2022, Michael Hoard Art and Photography
Michael Hoard
Greetings Mary, thank you so much for viewing Mardi Gras 2016 the traditional flag and colors of Mardi Gras, it pleases me this photo appeals to you and yes, the traditional flag of Mardi Gras is sold, Every year during Mardi Gras Kings past of The Rex Organization the King of Carnival or Mardi Gras the Regal Flag is hung in the front of the home of previous Kings., I appreciate the generous comment, Cheers, Michael Hoard Art and Photography
Michael Hoard
Greetings Shoal thank you so much for viewing Mardi Gras 2016 it pleases me this flag symbol with the Mardi Gras colors appeals to you and I appreciate the gnerous comment, Cheers, Michael Hoard Art and Photography
Mary Deal
This makes me wonder if many people have collected all the various Mardi Gras flags. What a great collection that would be.
Michael Hoard
Tis the season, Mardi Gras is official ` 1 day and 4 hours and counting. Happy Mardi Gras to all members who may have lived or visited New Orleans during Mardi Gras