Herent

About the place: Herent is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, within the Flemish Region. Situated close to Leuven, it combines peaceful residential areas with a rich local history.

Flag Description: The flag is quartered. The first blue quarter shows a yellow seated Virgin Mary holding the Infant Jesus. The second black quarter features a yellow lion rampant with red claws and tongue, accompanied by a yellow letter 'W' in the lower left corner. The third black quarter displays the same yellow lion with red claws and tongue. The fourth quarter is horizontally divided by a indented (dancetty) line, with the upper blue part bearing three yellow fleur-de-lis and the lower part being white.

Symbolism: The flag of Herent is based on the municipal coat of arms, combining symbols of the merged former municipalities. The Virgin Mary represents the patron saint of Herent, while the Brabant lions and the quartered heraldic elements represent the former lordships and merged villages like Winksele (indicated by the letter 'W') and Veltem-Beisem.