Sacred traditions and customs: Facts and History of Northern Marianas Flag
Being a former UN trust territory, the flag of Northern Marianas has in common agreement with other Pacific islands the white star on a blue field design and influences of the UN flag design.
Facts and History of Northern Marianas Flag indicate that the symbol that can be seen behind the five-point star design is a Chamorro house foundation, a traditional local latte stone that shows the love and care for the local traditions and lifestyle.
In addition to this design there was added 1981 the decorative wreath creating the link between the current civilization and its ancestors and history richness. The smaller islands located near to Northern Mariana Islands have adopted the same flag due to the fact that they are too small communities in order to create special national symbols.