Soon the six colors were incorporated into the six-striped flag version that is recognized around the world, including by the International Congress of Flag Makers. According to Baker, the flag's designer, there is no right side up for this flag. It may be flown either red up or purple up. Still, most people today agree on the convention that the red stripe goes on top, or on the left for a horizontal arrangement of colors. History of the Bear Flags.
Bears also tend to be older, and perhaps larger or chubby.
There does not seem to be one single symbol that represents bears in general. Rather, there are many symbols that have been adopted by local clubs, bars, and other bear groups. The Bear Pride Flag shown on the left is from Spags, a Seattle bear bar. The colors of the flag represent the earth and sky and the various bears that live between them. The golden yellow paw-shaped sun represents the spirit and brotherhood of bears all over the world.