Galicia Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Galicia

History of the flag

The Galician flag (Spain) was used by Galician emigrants to assert their cultural identity against the Spanish.

It has been recognized as a regional flag since 1981.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The Galician coat of arms, in the center, depicts a gilded chalice surmounted by a host and surrounded by seven crosses, a religious and identity emblem.

  • The blue stripe symbolizes the Miño River and the faith of the Galician people.

  • White embodies peace, purity and spirituality.