The Flower Fair
Jose Fernando Castro
The flower fair is always a memorable time to look forward to. The event starts on August 2 and ends on the 11th of the same month. The flower festival is a traditional event that takes place in the City of Medellin, Colombia. Various activities take place there, such as the parade of the silleteros, desfile carros antiguos, festival de la trova, arrieros mulas y fondas, musical concerts and a little more. Regarding food, by tradition the bandeja paisa is widely consumed. This dish is very common in the city of Medellin, it’s made up of beans, rice, pork rinds, ground beef, slices of ripe plantain, chorizo and a fried egg. SinceI I live in the United States now, I didn’t celebrate the Flower Fair. However, I would like to enjoy this event at some point, but I don’t know yet when I can go. Sometimes, I still watch the events on the Youtube channel and enjoy it. Finally, the flower fair is a cultural event that represents the paisa culture, and is filled with flavor and folklore. It is one of my favorite celebrations each year.
