Background & People
Background
Fairtrade Statement flags
The idea of making Fairtrade Statement flags arose after the success of the Fairtrade Foundation’s decorate a banner activity in 2006.
A team of people from Liverpool World Centre, Liverpool John Moores University and Envart ran a workshop at the Children's Festival in August 2006.
Since then workshops have taken place in schools & community groups and were on display at the World Museum as part of Fairtrade Fortnight 2007.
Thank you to all the people who have taken part in this project. Your wonderful work is also on display through this web site.
Please come back to find out about future events and exhibitions – or email.
Why prayer flags?
Tibetan prayer flags are colourful panels of cloth traditionally hung outside temples, at holy sites, crossroads, over bridges, roof-tops, atop mountain summits or anywhere open, where the prayers may meet the wind.
These cotton flags are printed with pictures, designs and writing by means of inked wooden blocks. They are made from 5 primary colours: Blue (Space/Sky), White (Air/Clouds), Red (Fire), Green (Water), and Yellow (Earth).
They are said to invoke compassion, harmony, peace, wisdom, strength, and to offer protection against dangers and evil.
The dreams and hopes of young people in Liverpool and positive messages about fair trade are displayed on these flags to celebrate Liverpool as Fair Trade City and Community.
The hopes dreams and aspirations of our communities can be carried away by the breeze.