Protesters took to Belarus' Gomel on August 15 to show opposition to the controversial election win of Alexander Lukashenko.

Footage shows demonstrators flying an opposition banner up a flag pole at full mast as cheers ring out and a woman is heard saying "This is the best day of my life," in Belarusian.

The red and white flag is the country's former flag and was in use from 1991 to 1995.

The filmer explained that the crowd is shouting "Zhive Belarus," which translates as "Belarus lives."

Protest against the current government. August 16, 2020. 4pm.
People shout "Zhive Belarus", from the Belarusian language it translates as "Belarus lives".
Girl in red says that this is the best day in her life.
The white-red-white flag is the historical flag of the Republic of Belarus, and now it is also prohibited in Belarus. It depicts a rider on a horse - this is the country's historical coat of arms. People want to return the old flag and coat of arms as a symbol of freedom.