Mexico’s monumental flags—the giant banners that fly over public plazas and government buildings across the country—aren’t mass-produced. According to Lieutenant Evelyn Denise Jaime, who heads the factory responsible for making them, each flag takes a team of 16 people working 25 days to complete from start to finish.
The most intricate part of the job is the national coat of arms, which sits at the center of the flag between its green, white, and red stripes. Featuring an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a serpent—a symbol rooted in Aztec legend—the emblem must be painted entirely by hand using 16 different colors to capture its fine details accurately.
The craftsmanship involved has earned international recognition: in 2008, one of these massive Mexican flags was named the most beautiful flag in the world. That honor speaks to the level of skill and attention required to produce a symbol meant to be seen—and admired—from far away, often fluttering atop tall poles in city centers.
The report offers a rare look inside the workshop where these iconic flags come to life, showing the dedication behind a piece of fabric that carries deep national significance for millions of Mexicans.
You can watch the original video report from Telemundo to see the flag-making process in action.
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