The border town people of Olivença whose Portuguese cultural identity, uniquely disputed sovereignty, and Manueline church architecture made them the most poignantly steadfast community on the entire Spanish-Portuguese frontier.
Oliventinos — the people of Olivença whose town, ceded to Spain by the Treaty of Badajoz in 1801 and never returned despite Portugal's persistent diplomatic claim upheld by the Congress of Vienna in 1815, represents the most enduring and most diplomatically unresolved territorial dispute between two friendly neighboring nations in the entire history of modern European borders, the Oliventinos maintaining their Portuguese cultural memory, their Portuguese surnames, and their emotional connection to Portugal across more than two centuries of Spanish administration. Their Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria Madalena, the Manueline parish church whose twisted columns and maritime-carved portal represent the most exquisite and most historically poignant example of Portuguese Manueline architecture surviving on what is today Spanish soil, stands as the most tangible and most beautiful monument to Olivença's Portuguese soul. This interactive sweatshirt connects you to that Olivença disputed heritage and Manueline legacy with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive sweatshirts that carry flags of ethnic groups in Portugal. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse population in Portugal.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality sweatshirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more things to know about this product: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history milestones and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand • 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Regular fit, sturdy and warm, pre-shrunk soft-feel fabric • Double-needle stitched spandex collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
