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by Jens Pattke, 5 August 2004
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Attributes and Semiology: According the consulted source, consists in three stripes: Sky-blue, gilded and tenuous Violet (lily). Completes the design the image of a lady accompanied by the word "VALERA" to the center on the gilded stripe and the Municipal Coat of Arms to the canton on the sky- blue stripe. The sky-blue symbolizes balance, faith, happiness, divine force and the Valerian sky being reflected on the waters that run by the drains and fountains which spilled on Momboy river located in the middle of the valley where was born Doctor and Colonel Antonio Nicolas Briceño, hero of the Independence of Venezuela, on April 29th,1782 in "La Concepción" (The Conception) estate located on Mendoza Parish of this Municipality. The gilded stripe alludes to the crucible of pure gold assayed in intelligence, illumination, wisdom, constance, dedication, work and prosperity for the inhabitants of the locality, who day to day make an effort by its development; on the one hand and by the other, reminds the wealth produced by the fertile ground of the Municipality thanks to the hard task which the humble farmer makes for obtain optimal agricultural products. The violet stripe indicates mercy, simplicity, humility, solidarity, candor and honor. The image remembers the distinguished and noble matron Doña Mercedes Diaz de Terán, who donate part of its property "Santa Rita" (Saint Rita) for the construction of the church and the