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14th April 13, 06:11 AM
#1
Folding the Canadian flag?
I have been tasked with delivering a Canadian flag to our clan tent at the WV Games next month. In searching the web, I have not located any particular proper folding, except for large flags and ceremonial proceedings. This one is small - roughly 2x3 feet - and there is no ceremony involved. I simply wish to handle it with the respect due to a national ensign.
Advice from north of the border would be appreciated.
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14th April 13, 06:38 AM
#2
Fold it the same way you would a full ceremonial sized flag. Lengthwise once, twice, then end to end once, twice. If after that you want to roll it & tie a slip knot for "breaking" you may do so, but it is not required.
Cheers & Blessings!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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14th April 13, 06:49 AM
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I have a sizeable collection of flags. Most are 5' X 3'. None are stored or transported in a folded state.
All are laid flat (5 in a group) and then rolled together round a former made of kitchen paper towel inners.
The finished roll is then stored in a carpet roll inner, 3' 6" long. They are thrown away by carpet stores and usually come with end caps. I put a big number on the end cap and have a master list. If I need a flag then I open just the roll I need. I keep one roll just for transportation. It has a carry handle and feet so it doesn't roll off a table.
The beauty of this idea is that the flag does not get creased. It is ready to fly at a moments notice.
Regards
Chas
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14th April 13, 06:51 AM
#4
Fuirther to that, you may chuckle at the message on the national flag etiquette site: http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/pg...olding-eng.cfm
It says "Instructions on how to fold the flag are coming soon." !!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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14th April 13, 06:56 AM
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 Originally Posted by Father Bill
Obviously don't want to be seen as hasty.
Regards
Chas
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14th April 13, 06:58 AM
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Thast's right. What it really tells us is to fold it slo-o-o-o-o-owly. 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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14th April 13, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Father Bill
I saw that. It suggested that a great deal of care and consideration might be warranted. 
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14th April 13, 07:59 AM
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As long as it's done with respect, I think you'll be fine.
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14th April 13, 10:17 AM
#9
I have never even stopped to consider that other nations might fold their flags differently. I just assumed that the "triangle fold" waas standard procedure for a national flag regardless of nation of origin.
How enlightening.
The Official [BREN]
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14th April 13, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Father Bill
Fold it the same way you would a full ceremonial sized flag. Lengthwise once, twice, then end to end once, twice. If after that you want to roll it & tie a slip knot for "breaking" you may do so, but it is not required.
Cheers & Blessings!
Father Bill's way is how I always stored my flags. Being a Troop Scout, it lived in my briefcase.
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