silletero procession

E687838

The silletero procession is a traditional parade in Medellín, Colombia, where flower growers carry elaborate floral arrangements on their backs as a central cultural highlight of the city’s annual flower festival.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf cultural tradition
parade
associatedWith flower farming
rural communities of Santa Elena
attracts international tourists
local spectators
audience families
tourists
centralEventOf Feria de las Flores NERFINISHED
country Colombia
culturalSignificance icon of Medellín identity
symbol of Antioquian rural heritage
economicImpact boosts tourism in Medellín
promotes floriculture
features competitive categories for silletas
elaborate floral designs
frequency annual
hasCategory artistic silleta
commercial silleta
emblematic silleta
junior silleta
traditional silleta
hasParticipant flower grower
silletero NERFINISHED
heritageStatus recognized as cultural heritage of Medellín
language Spanish
localName Desfile de Silleteros NERFINISHED
locatedIn Medellín NERFINISHED
mainActivity carrying floral arrangements on the back
mediaCoverage local Medellín media
national television in Colombia
organisedBy Municipality of Medellín NERFINISHED
flower growers associations
originatesFrom Santa Elena, Medellín NERFINISHED
partOf Feria de las Flores NERFINISHED
Medellín Flower Festival NERFINISHED
region Antioquia Department NERFINISHED
relatedTo Feria de las Flores opening and closing events
requires months of preparation by silleteros
takesPlaceIn urban streets of Medellín
theme celebration of flower growers
celebration of nature and flowers
typicalMonth August
uses flowers
silleta
visualElement colorful flower patterns
large wooden frames (silletas)

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Feria de las Flores hasActivity silletero procession