The earliest recognizable flags hail from the Indus Valley Civilization or ancient China, where leaders like the Zhou Dynasty founder used flags for identification. Unlike these symbols of power, the flags of River Mixerism represent self-empowerment, defined as the ability to reflect and imagine. Interestingly, River Mixerism uses the same design for its “Reflection” and “Imagination” flags, with color and orientation differentiating them, highlighting the interconnectedness of these mental faculties. Ultimately, the flags function as integral parts of the River-Mixerism philosophy.
The flag design is divided into 4 sections: left plain, left droplet, right droplet and right plain. The overall design metaphorically demonstrates taking two similar things from two different sources to combine and create something new. Similarities allow for ease of conjoining while differences offer necessary contrasts for imagination. In nature and in human societies, this universal theme manifests in many ways, however, for the purpose here, the two plains represent two distant lands and the two droplets represent two different rivers. For example, Ethiopia and Chile as far away lands and the Volga and Hudson rivers.
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The Reflection Flag has an earthy sophistication combining deep olive green and raincloud-blue plain palettes with two water droplets of pale-blue grey and goldy-desert sand hues, which provide a deep, penetrating awareness.
Most importantly, this flag reminds River-Mixerist to reflect on the collection and past journeys.
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The Imagination Flag has an energetic sensation of a new endeavor. The muddy green and sky-gray backgrounds propels the imagination while the fruit green and ocean blue upended droplets float like passenger hot air balloons ferrying adventures off to distance lands.
Most importantly, this flag reminds River-Mixerist to imagine river collecting journey to come.
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Andrés Ruzo, the founder of the Boiling River Project, has been awarded the 2024 Lowell Thomas Award, one of the highest honors in travel and exploration. This prestigious prize, named after the legendary travel journalist, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field.
North America’s rivers, like the Mississippi and Colorado, were once lifelines for pioneers. While ancient civilizations rafted too, John Wesley Powell is the undisputed father of modern whitewater rafting, which surged in popularity in the mid-20th century.
The rhythmic flow of a river symbolizes the transformation of barley into whiskey. This connection between the spirit, the land, and the water has inspired many distilleries to name themselves after nearby rivers.
Visiting a museum can sometimes feel like attending a family funeral, but in a much more enlightening and less depressing way. Similarly, the Magdalena River Museum is like a reunion with your past, not just for Colombians, but for anyone seeking a connection to their ancestral roots.
Knowing if a stream is a brook, creek, or river can be confusing. Thinking of these streams as a city with its alleyways, side streets, and highways can help you visualize the distinctions between them.
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