or state pride.
But what does it actually mean?
An upside-down flag has a long history
Displaying a flag upside down has historically been used as a distress signal.
The idea goes back to maritime tradition, where a ship in serious trouble could display its flag in an unusual position to indicate that assistance was needed.
Over time, the symbolism spread beyond ships.
An upside-down flag could become a way of communicating that a person, community, or country was believed to be facing serious danger.
