In 2007, the municipality decided to modify the flag design so that it would not be confused with the Gay Pride flag. The Flag of Cusco was introduced in Peru in 1973, and became used as the official emblem of the city of Cusco. Its use by a number of non-cooperative groups led to confusion in several countries around the world. The ICA has been flying a flag with its official logo since April 2001, when its Board decided to replace the traditional rainbow flag.
Since 1961, the international peace flag, also known as the PACE flag, has been especially popular in Italy and to a lesser extent Europe and the rest of the world. 1920) is used in Andean indigenism in Peru and Bolivia to represent the legacy of the Inca Empire. The International Co-operative Alliance adopted a rainbow flag in 1925. Ĭontemporary international uses of a rainbow flag dates to the beginning of the 20th century. In the 18th century, American Revolutionary War writer Thomas Paine proposed that a rainbow flag be used as a maritime flag to signify neutral ships in time of war. 5 Use of rainbow flag colors in different designs.4 Use of rainbow flag in various settings.2.6 LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Pride (1978).2.2 Armenian Republic proposed flag (1919).2 Rainbow flags in various cultures and movements.