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RIVER-MIXERISM FLAGS

The earliest recognizable flags hail from the Indus Valley Civilization or ancient China, where leaders like the Zhou Dynasty founder used flags for identification. Unlike these symbols of power, the flags of River Mixerism represent self-empowerment, defined as the ability to reflect and imagine. Interestingly, River Mixerism uses the same design for its “Reflection” and “Imagination” flags, with color and orientation differentiating them, highlighting the interconnectedness of these mental faculties. Ultimately, the flags function as integral parts of the River-Mixerism philosophy.

The flag design is divided into 4 sections: left plain, left droplet, right droplet and right plain. The overall design metaphorically demonstrates taking two similar things from two different sources to combine and create something new. Similarities allow for ease of conjoining while differences offer necessary contrasts for imagination. In nature and in human societies, this universal theme manifests in many ways, however, for the purpose here, the two plains represent two distant lands and the two droplets represent two different rivers. For example, Ethiopia and Chile as far away lands and the Volga and Hudson rivers.

REFLECTION FLAG

Reflecting on the collection and past journeys

Mekong, Yarlung Tsangpo, Lhasa, Thames, Tagus, Singapore, Blue Nile, Pearl, Bagmatic, Sumida, Ayung, Huangpu, Yellow, Yangtze, Seti, the North River, Sea River, Nile, Vistula, San Jacinto, Buffalo Bayou, Hudson, Chao Praya, Potomac, Brazos, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Illinios, Ganges, Jordan, Urubamba, Tiber, Spree, Seiene, Rhine, Brisbane…
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The Reflection Flag has an earthy sophistication combining deep olive green and raincloud-blue plain palettes with two water droplets of pale-blue grey and goldy-desert sand hues, which provide a deep, penetrating awareness.

Most importantly, this flag reminds River-Mixerist to reflect on the collection and past journeys.

Use Guidelines

  1. Raise in rotation with the Imagination Flag
  2. Raise flag on January 7 to commemorate first flag raising
  3. Raise with the Imagination Flag during River Mixer Week, March 18 to March 22
  4. Raise with the Imagination Flag during river mixing ceremonies
  5. Raise with the Imagination Flag when new rivers enter the collection
  6. Raise with the Imagination Flag during any global conservationist event, such as Earth Day
  7. Display during social events, excluding fundraisers
  8. Print on office stationery (excluding travel planning related)
  9. Print on t-shirts, hats and other memorabilia
  10. Fly half mast during any major river flooding event (either flag)

IMAGINATION FLAG

Imagining river collecting journeys to come

Amazon, Congo, Zambezi, Orange, Volga, Niger, Senegal, Colorado, St. Lawrence, Rio Grande, Columbia, Dniester, Ural, Elbe, Orinoco, Loa, Parana, Limpopo, Yukon, Mara, Murray, Mackenzie, Tigris, Euphrates, Shannon, Yamuna…
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The Imagination Flag has an energetic sensation of a new endeavor. The muddy green and sky-gray backgrounds propels the imagination while the fruit green and ocean blue upended droplets float like passenger hot air balloons ferrying adventures off to distance lands.

Most importantly, this flag reminds River-Mixerist to imagine river collecting journey to come.

Use Guidelines

  1. Raise in rotation with the Reflection Flag
  2. Raise flag on January 14 to commemorate first flag raising
  3. Raise with the Reflection Flag during River Mixer Week, March 18 to March 22
  4. Raise with the Reflection Flag during river mixing ceremonies
  5. Raise with the Reflection Flag when new rivers enter the collection
  6. Raise with the Reflection Flag during any conservationist event, such as Earth Day
  7. Display during all planning events, including fundraisers
  8. Print on travel related stationery
  9. Display while on collection trips
  10. Photograph (when possible) while river collecting
  11. Fly at half mast during any major river flooding event (either flag)
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