Galicia Flag: Meaning and History

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.
