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Castelao Medal
The Castelao Medal (Galician: "Medalla Castelao") is an award presented by the Xunta de Galicia to honour the people and institutions that have created exceptional works in the arts, culture, literature, science, or in any other field that is worthy of distinction. The award can be bestowed upon Galicians whether they reside in Galicia or abroad.
Description.
The award was conceived in 1984 and is presented annually on 28 June. The date coincides with the return of the remains of writer and
politician Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao from Argentina to Galicia in 1984, which were buried in the Panteón de Galegos Ilustres (Panthenon of Distinguished Galicians), in Santiago de Compostela.
The Medal measures . On the front is a cross designed by Castelao, which is inspired by the monumental stone crucifixes found in Galicia. On a blue background, the motto reads "Deus fratresque Gallaeciae" (). The name of the recipient of the award and the date are inscribed on the back. The medal hangs on entwined chains of