Festival of the Flowers in Medellín, Colombia
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The first Festival of the Flowers was celebrated on August 1, 1957.

False

The Festival of the Flowers in Medellín, Colombia, celebrates the country's independence from Spain.

False

The festival includes a parade of silletas, or small flower arrangements.

False

The flower workers, or sillateros, create their flower art during the horse parade.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The horse parade, or cabalgata de las flores, lasts for over 10 hours.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The horses and riders in the horse parade are decorated in purple, green, and orange.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The horse parade holds the record for being the world's largest dog parade in the Guinness Book of World Records.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which month does the Festival of the Flowers take place in Medellín, Colombia?

<p>August</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the parade featuring huge flower arrangements during the festival?

<p>Parade of silletas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the date of the Festival of the Flowers changed in 1958?

<p>To celebrate Colombian independence from Spain together with the Festival of the Flowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many horses and riders participate in the horse parade during the festival?

<p>Over 7,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the colors of the Colombian flag, which are also used to decorate the horses and riders in the horse parade?

<p>Blue, red, and yellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the first Festival of the Flowers celebrated?

<p>1957</p> Signup and view all the answers

What record does the horse parade hold according to the Guinness Book of World Records?

<p>The world's largest horse parade</p> Signup and view all the answers

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