The Flag of Huenteche

The Flag of Huenteche

The flag of Huenteche Territory, selected by the Mapuche organization Aukin Wallmapu Ngulam – Consejo de Todas las Tierras [“Council of all lands”], was adopted in March 1991.

Symbolic Significance

• Blue (kallfü): Signifies life, order, wealth, and the universe. In Mapudungun, it also functions as an adjective that conveys notions of “sacred” or “spiritual.”
• White (lüq): Symbolises cleansing, healing, and longevity, representing wisdom and prosperity.
• Red (kelü): Represents strength and power, serving as a symbol of historical significance.
• Green (karü): Signifies the earth or nature, embodying wisdom, fertility, and the healing power of the land. It is also associated with the symbol of the machi, a Mapuche shaman.
• Cultrun (kultrung or kultrug), a “Mapuche drum,” serves as a percussion instrument with both ceremonial and social significance. Its flat surface intricately depicts the Earth’s landscape, featuring a circular design that represents the Mapuche cosmovision known as Meli Witran Mapu. Within this design, the four cardinal points, the sun, the moon, and the stars are depicted, symbolizing a profound understanding of the world.

Other Flags of the Mapuche Territories