The main event of the cultural life of the city of Medellin is the annual fest named Feria de las Flores or the Festival of the Flowers. This is a great flower parade which is accompanied with ethnic festival. Thousands of city residents take part in the grand flower performance. The festival starts in the late July and lasts commonly up to two weeks. Traditionally the festival is opened with caballero parade or horse parade in which more than seven thousands of equestrians march through the streets of the city grandly. The parade is met by local folks showering the equestrians with flowers. After the festival opening it is high time of street fests and performances. One will find ethnic entertainments literally fitting each taste and fancy.
Each day the city and its guests witness the brightest music and theatrical shows, exciting fairs and engaging culinary competitions participating in which is available for all the festival admirers. Florists and floral designers introduce to the festival participants their masterpieces. Flower fairs and exhibitions have turned to a good tradition of the fest.
There are several excellent shopping centers in Medellin. El Tesoro Parque Comercial is located on one of the city's busiest streets. It is located in an exotic garden. The building is … Open
Three dance festivals are held in the capital of the Antioquia Department. The first is called Festival Internacional de Tango. It takes place in mid-June. The festival opens the summer dance season. The outdoor area on Botero Plaza and the indoor stage, which is located in Teatro Metropolitan, are the venues for the festival. More than 350 professional dancers from all over the world take part in it. You can visit it for free to admire the colorful performances of artists.
Medellin is the second-largest city of Colombia. Long ago this place has become very popular among travelers who are ready to enjoy the beauty of the city at the fullest. The city has … Open
Medellin is considered not only the industrial capital of Colombia but it is also its fashion center. This is confirmed by the holding of a festival called Colombiamoda. It takes place at the end of July. The fest lasts three days. Fashion shows, fairs, exhibitions, conferences, and meet-and-greets are available to visitors during this time. Event tourism enthusiasts visit a music festival called Altavoz in mid-October. The most popular places in the city are the venues for the festival. These are Plaza de Toros La Macarena, Estadio Cinquentenario football stadium, and Aeroparque Juan Pablo II Park. The fest is held open-air. It gathers both local and visiting performers. Genres performed during the festival range from rock, punk, and metal to electronic music, electro-folk, and country.
Medelin is an incredible place for active family leisure. There are numerous entertainment centers in the city suited to every fancy. The Parque de Las Aguas is invariably popular among … Open