LA Feria de las flores

facts End of August – start of September Attracts people from all over the world. Medellin, Columbia Some attractions are the trail ride through the town , an orchid competition , and a music festival.

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Traditions This holiday started fifty seven years ago. This holiday celebrates the silleteros [ flower farmers] in the honor of their hard work.

sources lateacherdeinglehttp:// www.colombia.travel/en/international-tourist/sightseeing-what-to-do/history-and-tradition/fairs-and- festivals/august/the-medellin-flower-fairs.co/tag/traditions/ http://discovercolombia.com/medellin/events/the-flower-festival/

activity We are going to be making paper flowers to celebrate this tradition. 1st take your 3 sheets in lay them evenly 2nd you fold the front wards the back wards (we will help you on this part ) 3rd you fix the edges if you don’t like them 4th fix to your liking 5TH We will help you if you need help.