Comments on: The Portuguese Flag

By: Lily

Lily — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:59:45 +0000

Hi Maria
Oh yes I’d definately like to know more re: symbolism and hermetism. Thank you I will definately check out Sr. Gandra!

By: maria almeida

maria almeida — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:53:10 +0000

hey! interesting blog! if you’re interested in symbolism and hermetism in portugal + the secret meaning of the portuguese flat (and other fabulous theories) you should check Manuel J. Gandra. He’s a university lecturer in Lisbon, an author and also does guided visits to quinta da regaleira in sintra when visitors request him. it’s well worth checking his stuff. really really interesting stuff! m

By: Lily

Lily — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:12:01 +0000

Olá Nuno
Thanks for your comments and correction. It’s always good to learn more. That’s very interesting regarding regarding the colours shouldn’t represent the whole of a nation. I hadn’t considered that before.
Sometimes I think it would be nice if all flags contained all the basic colours to show how we as a human race are all connected but with different designs to represent different cultures.
Muito obrigada x

By: Nuno

Nuno — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:04:43 +0000

Hi, i’m a native of Portugal and just want to rectify the following:

“Previously, the colours of the flag were mostly blue and white which celebrated the royal family. ”

Actually the collors blue and white represent the country (historicly, blue and white were the heraldic collors of the first kings of Portugal, hence why in 1821 blue was added to the white, representing the Liberal Constitution or Bill of Rights).
So the only thing that represented the royal family was basically the crown…

And according to many people, including some republicans,
it is not natural at all that the colours of a party (or one part) should represent the all of the nation…

Regards.

By: jason

jason — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:20:24 +0000

So many wonderful portuguese people here!! I love it! I feel like I’m with the family over the holidays! haha!! I am so obsessed with anything that has a Portuguese flag on it.. I have everything in myhouse from full size flags to magnets to mousepads. I even wear jewelry with the Portugese flag on it! =) My boyfiends last name is Nunes. Its also Portuguese!! Aren’t we cute?? Take a look at the Portuguese flag item for sale in this store.. http://store.auctiva.com/imakeit559

By: Miki

Miki — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:22:26 +0000

Lily, I just had a quick look at your article, and I am so happy about it! I am simply happy to have met somebody who loves Portugal as I do, an who is able to express her love in suhch a wonderful way and to share iy with such generosity and intelligence of words. Thank you so much!
Later on today I have some urgent paintwork to do now), I will read it entirely and then go with deep pleasure to the site you mention. I generally love languages very much and I am sure that it will be a wonderful discovery!
Have a nice Sunday!!!

By: Lily

Lily — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:38:58 +0000

Hi Miki
Thanks for your comment and oh wow your art is beautiful! What a talented artist you are! (For anyone reading do go and take a look!)
I speak some Portuguese but I am still learning. I definately recommend taking a look at LingQ. I wrote an article on this here http://www.inlovewithlisbon.com/2008/05/17/learn-portuguese-with-lingq/
It’s a really great way of learning and has helped me no end. It’s a beautiful language. There’s plenty of Portuguese radio and tv on line too to listen and watch to get used to the language as well.

By: Miki

Miki — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:44:05 +0000

What an interesting post! You know, we just spent 6 weeks in Portugal, came back a week ago, and we noticed that the Portuguese love to hang their flag everywhere (at the beginning as we were here it was the Europa Cup, and they were still in it, and the flags were really everywhere, even on donkeys!!!).
When I made my sketches outside and put colors later on, I never remembered which side was green and which red, and still don’t know, except when I look at some photos of the flag! But I never really paid attention to the details of the flag, but be sure, after reading your entry, when we go there next time (soon I hope as we have totally fallen in love with the whole Portugal!!!) I will examine the flag with much attention!
Your site is simply great, and your writing a real delight, and I will surely come back often.
By the way: do you speak Portuguese? And if yes, do you know a good method to learn it (with CDs and book). I definitely want to speak Portuguese when we go back there…
Thanks!