Rainbow flags in various cultures and movements European history
It is also used by Andean people to represent the legacy of the Inca empire ( Wiphala) and Andean movements. The peace flag is especially popular in Italyand the cooperative flag symbolizes the international co-operative movement. The most widely known worldwide is the pride flag representing gay pride.
There are several independent rainbow flags in use today. The use of rainbow flags has a long tradition they are displayed in many cultures around the world as a sign of diversity and inclusiveness, of hope and of yearning.