National flags the theme for new design

Unique patterns of national flags provide ready themes for the clothes and decorations worn by members of the cheering parties from different countries attending the Sydney Olympics. From left, a Croatian woman with the Croatian national flag engraved on her chest; another woman at a race track with her national emblem painted on her face; U.S. President Clinton'sdaughter enjoying a beach volleyball game; some others wearing various decorations on their heads featuring the designs of their respective national flags. Meanwhile, others are hoisting their flags; Korean cheer squad members are smiling broadly with Korea's Taeguk flags and emblems of the Korean Peninsula placed on their heads.

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