The standard pronunciation is with the stress on the second syllable [clan-dess-tin] but many people stress the word on the first syllable [clan-dess-tine] or [clan-dess-tin].
Blue stands for faith and loyalty, the sea, lakes, and the sky. Black represents past suffering and is the colour of the traditional peasant's jacket. White symbolizes virtue and enlightenment and is the colour of snow, birch bark, and the midnight sun. Effective date: 16 November 1990.