Flag of Galicia, Spain The flag of Galicia, a historical community in northwestern Spain, is a distinctive bicolor design consisting of four equal horizontal stripes arranged diagonally from the hoist to the fly. The top left and bottom right quadrants are solid yellow (yellow galego: amarelo), while the top right and bottom left quadrants are solid blue (azul). This unique flag symbolizes the regional identity of Galicia, which has its own language, traditions, and cultural heritage distinct from the rest of Spain. The flag was officially adopted in 1981 as a result of the restoration of autonomous status for the region. It is frequently flown during festivals and events celebrating Galician culture and history.