The flag is designed to represents the Central Province and it’s three districts Kandy, Matale and Nuwaraeliya.
The Golden color Lion that carries a sword and the four Bo leaves at the four corners in the maroon color background represents the Kandy District.
The white lay out represents Matale District and Nuwaraeiya District that represents the Upcountry is symbolized by the white lotus. The Sun and Moon are for Eternity.