Bóly

About the place: Bóly is a town in Baranya County, southern Hungary, located near the city of Mohács. It is known for its rich winemaking traditions and cultural heritage shaped by a significant Danube Swabian community.

Flag Description: The flag of Bóly consists of a horizontal bicolour of equal green and yellow stripes. Placed centrally on the flag is the town's coat of arms. The emblem features a blue shield topped with a gold crown. On a green hill within the shield stands Saint John of Nepomuk in golden robes, holding a cross, with a white eight-pointed star above his head. Flanking him are a hop plant on the viewer's left (heraldic dexter) and a grapevine with leaves and grapes on the viewer's right (heraldic sinister). The lower part of the shield displays wavy lines symbolizing water. The base of the shield is framed by wheat ears on the left and corn stalks on the right, resting above a white ribbon inscribed with '19 BÓLY 96'.

Symbolism: The green and yellow colours represent agriculture, nature, and the fertile countryside of the region. Saint John of Nepomuk in the coat of arms serves as the patron saint of the local church and protector against floods. The wheat ears, corn, and grapevine highlight the local traditions of farming and viticulture in Baranya County. The year 1996 on the ribbon marks the town's designation of town status.