French writer who published a collection of fairy tales, Contes de ma mère l'oye/Mother Goose's Fairy Tales (1697). These are based on traditional stories and include The Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Blue Beard, Puss in Boots, and Cinderella.
Green represents the Islamic minority. Orange stands for the Hindu Tamils. The sword denotes authority. The four pipul leaves symbolize Buddhism. Effective date: 7 September 1978.