Turkmenistan celebrates Independence Day on September 27, a date that offers Turkmen communities at home and abroad a chance to celebrate national identity and heritage.
What the Turkmenistan flag represents
The national flag is green with a vertical band of five traditional carpet motifs near the hoist, plus a white crescent and five stars. Its detailed design makes it one of the world’s most distinctive national flags and connects modern state identity with Turkmen cultural traditions.
Celebrate mixed heritage
For families and diaspora communities with more than one heritage, a 2in1 design can pair Turkmenistan with another country that is part of your story. Popular ideas include Turkmenistan + Turkey, Turkmenistan + Germany, or Turkmenistan + United States.