The Symbols of the Department of Magdalena are the official symbols adopted by the Government of the Colombian Department of Magdalena to represent the identity of the Department of Magdalena as a subnational. These symbols intend to represent the Magdalenian identity by creating visual, verbal, and culturally iconic representations of Magdalena’s history, culture, peoples, values and goals.
The flag and coat of arms are used in official ceremonies, departmental agencies, school, institutions and departmental officials to represent the Department displayed in departmental institutions, schools, parks and documents of the department, and the anthem is usually performed during official ceremonies.
Aside from this symbols, the Governor of the Department of Magdalena, the Senators, Representatives, and other Departmental employees are considered symbols and representatives of the government to the people, and as so, they most act accordingly to properly represent the Department.
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