Red symbolizes the blood of patriots; yellow, the sun of freedom and hope; and green, a proud home.

Red, symbolizes valor and courage, and represents the blood of patriots spilled in times of war.

Red symbolizes the fight for independence.

Red symbolizes the suffering endured by the people of Burundi.

The Red symbolizes the heroism and blood of the patriots.

Red, black and white symbolize the warmth of the people, the earth and water respectively.

Red symbolizes valor, sacrifice and is the color of the Spartan warrior's cape.

White and Red would also later on symbolize the duality of nature.

Red, corresponding with fire, symbolizes good fortune and joy.

Red symbolizes the people's sacrifice, yellow represents the sun and the riches of the earth, and green the country's vegetation.