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 image by Ivan Sache, 1 August 2020
The municipality of Nova Candélaria (2,751 inhabitants in 2010; 9,800 ha) is 
located 480 km north-west of Porto Alegre.
Nova Candélaria was 
established in 1935 by settlers coming from the Old Colonies region.
The 
municipality of Nova Candélaria was established by State Law No. 10,635 
promulgated on 28 December 1995, separating from Boa Vista de Buricá.
https://www.novacandelaria.rs.gov.br/site/conteudos/2301-lei-de-criacao-do-municipio 
Ivan Sache, 
31 July 2020
The flag and arms of Nova Candélaria are prescribed by Municipal Law No. 47 
promulgated on 18 June 1997.
The flag features a cross, as a symbol of 
faith and Christian religion, and a circle, as a symbol of infinity.
Yellow 
(or) has for heraldic meaning splendor, wealth, generosity, nobleness, glory, 
power, sovereignty, force, faith and prosperity.
Black (sable) represents 
strength, constancy, prudence, simplicity, knowledge, science, gravity, honesty, 
firmness, obedience and moderation.
White (argent) indicates felicity, 
purity, temperance, beauty, truth, frankness, integrity and friendship.
The 
elements or, sable and gules, and the eagle together represent the [German] 
homeland of the region's first settlers.
<https://www.novacandelaria.rs.gov.br/site/conteudos/1214-bandeira>
Municipal 
website
The coat of arms features an Iberian shield that evokes the early 
colonizers and builders of the nation.
The spread-winged eagle is the bird's 
king and the symbol of power, prosperity, elevated aspirations, elevated 
achievements and triumph.
The bordure is a sign of protection. The 
fleurs-de-lis, Our Lady's emblem, refer to the municipality's patron saint, Our 
Lady of the Purification. The bees are a symbol of industry, activity, work, 
sweetness and parsimony.
The mural crown is a symbol of political 
emancipation; its eight towers, five visible, are proper to a "cidade"; its open 
gates argent proclaim hospitality of the people of Nova Candélaria.
The 
soybean, maize and wheat plants emphasize the fertility of the municipality's 
generous soil, being important products and basic factors of the municipal 
economy.
The scroll gules is charged with the toponym "NOVA CANDELÁRIA" 
identifying the municipality.
https://www.novacandelaria.rs.gov.br/site/conteudos/1215-brasao 
Municipal website
Photos
https://www.facebook.com/schweinfestnc/photos/a.581565495301520/1653914011399991/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/pmnovacandelaria/photos/a.778196495604125/2402436683180090/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/pmnovacandelaria/photos/a.778196495604125/889432037813903/?type=3&theater 
Ivan Sache, 1 August 2020
 image by Ivan Sache, 1 August 2020
The young girls parading with the municipal music band use flag divided 
red-yellow according to the descending diagonal.
Photo
https://www.facebook.com/pmnovacandelaria/photos/a.778196495604125/1118673914889713/?type=3&theater
 Ivan Sache, 1 August 2020