Yellow Ribbon was a popular trinket in 1970s symbolizing
endearment to a loved one who was imprisoned or who was serving armed forces. The
wearing of yellow ribbon can also be traced back in the 19th century
when women wore it as a symbol of affection to their loved one who was serving
cavalry.
By this tradition, a song entitled “Tie a yellow ribbon round the ole oak tree” was made by Dawn
featuring Tony Orlando in 1973. The song is about a prisoner who has just served
his 3-year sentence and wants her wife to tie a yellow ribbon infront of their
house as a gesture of welcoming his comeback.
To the prisoner’s surprise , hundred of yellow ribbons are
tied. These ribbons serve as a beacon that he is really welcomed by his wife
and family.
A reprise of the same situation was made on August 21, 1983,
hours before Ninoy Aquino landed in Manila International Airport from Taipei.
Yellow ribbons were tied in tree branches, fences, street lamps, etc. and the
rest is history.
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