Canindé, Ceará

About the place: Canindé is a municipality located in the interior of the state of Ceará, Brazil. It is a major religious and pilgrimage center, widely known for its Franciscan traditions and devotion to Saint Francis of Assisi.

Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes: a top yellow stripe and a bottom green stripe. In the upper-hoist section (top left from the viewer's perspective), two crossed arms showing stigmata on the palms are depicted, representing the Franciscan symbol. Centered on the flag is the municipal coat of arms with a yellow and green bordure. The shield is split vertically into two white fields: the left field shows a head in profile and a bull/cattle, while the right field features a cotton plant.

Symbolism: The yellow and green colors represent the national colors of Brazil and the state of Ceará. The crossed arms with stigmata symbolize the town's deep Franciscan tradition and religious devotion to Saint Francis. The elements within the coat of arms—a head profile, livestock, and a cotton plant—represent the local population, traditional cattle farming, and agriculture.