National symbols of Saint Lucia National symbols of Saint Lucia The national symbols of Saint Lucia are the symbols that this Caribbean nation identify with. The most recognizable national symbols of Saint Lucia are the flag and the coat of arms. The national flag of Saint Lucia was adopted on March 1, 1967, upon achieving self-government. The flag was designed by Dunstan St. Omer. The government of St. Lucia gives the following description of the flag: The blue colour represent fidelity. It reflects the tropical sky and also the emerald surrounding waters of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The gold represents the prevailing
Culture of Saint Lucia Culture of Saint Lucia The Culture of Saint Lucia blends the influences of African, French, and English heritage. The official language of the island is English but Kreole, a form of French patois, remains an influential secondary language. The people are predominantly Catholic but the religious climate is tolerant. Saint Lucia holds every year two main traditional festivals, "La Woz" ("The Rose", on August 30) and "La Magwit" ("The Marguerite", on October 17), organized by the two rival historic cultural associations ("societés") with the same names whose affiliates comprise most of the country's population. The Christmas season is celebrated and