Why is the La Antigua Guatemala flag green?

Guatemala and Antigua flags

On July 23rd I mentioned that the people of Antigua are known as Panzas Verdes —green bellies—, so it is no surprise that the flag of La Antigua Guatemala is green, as green is their foot ball —soccer— team uniform as well as many schools’ uniforms.

Can you guess why are Antigüeños known as Panzas Verdes?

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  1. Andrés Says:

    “The people of Antigua, known as Panzas Verdes, or Green Bellies because of all the avocados they eat” [ source: http://randompensees.mu.nu/archives/062077.php ]

    “Por su producción y calidad de aguacate a sus habitantes les dicen “Panzas Verdes”.” [source:http://www.galasdeguatemala.com/categories.php?cat_id=33]

    Didn’t know this before, but Google helped. Hope I didn’t spoil all the phone so early in the morning ;-)

  2. Rudy Girón Says:

    Andrés: actually the answer was also in this site. Just follow the link to the July 23rd entry and read the trivia #2.

  3. John - Melbourne Says:

    Add a bit more of that gold trim and you’ve got the lovely green and gold sporting colours of Australia. Aussie aussie aussie !!

  4. jazzy Says:

    that’s a great looking flag.

    Antigüeños had one too many avocados in the past so that’s why they’re known as Panzas Verdes! =)

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