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Flag of East Turkestan

Do you know what a flag is? A flag is usually a piece of cloth or fabric with colors, shapes, and symbols on it that represent a group of people or a country.

The flag of East Turkestan is the flag that represents a place called East Turkestan. East Turkestan is a region in the continent of Asia that is currently part of China. The people who live in East Turkestan have a different culture, language, and beliefs than the Chinese government, which controls the region.

The flag of East Turkestan has a sky-blue background with a large white crescent moon and a white star in the middle. The moon and star represent Islam, which is the main religion in the region. The blue color represents the sky and the mountains in East Turkestan. The flag also has two stripes of yellow, which represent the two major rivers that pass through the region.

The people of East Turkestan use this flag as a symbol of their culture, tradition, and identity. They use this flag to express their desire for independence and freedom, as they feel their rights and identity are being suppressed by the Chinese government.

Although the use of the flag of East Turkestan is prohibited in China, the people of East Turkestan still proudly display it as a symbol of their heritage and hope for a better future.