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The first edition of the Tierra de las Flores Festival in San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala was held.
San Juan Sacatepéquez produces dozens of floral varieties. (Free Press Photo: Flores Tierra Festival)
The streets of San Juan Sacatepéquez dressed in color and joy on May 31 and June 1, during the celebration of the First Tierra de las Flores Festival.
In addition to highlighting the floral wealth of the region, One of the main objectives of this activity is to boost the local economy and internationally project its productsaccording to an official statement.
The activity was completely free, and the locals enjoyed regional cuisine and other activities such as floral exhibitions, music and interactive dynamics.
According to the same statement, the event was chaired by Mayor Juan Carlos Pellecer, and developed in the heart of San Juan Sacatepéquez with various cultural expressions.
“This is an initiative that seeks to strengthen the link between producers and the public. We offer a space for the appreciation of natural beauty, ”he said.
Entrepreneurs participated in the Tierra de las Flores Festival
For its part, the entrepreneur Blanca Cecil commented that the event allows appreciate the work carried out by the entrepreneurs of the municipality. He added that this activity represents the economic income of various families in the town:
“We hope to grow more in a few years. We hope to continue progress and increase planting,” he concludes.
Francisco Rac, flower producer, indicates that this product is cultivated 365 days a year, offering different floral varieties, among which are chrysanthemums, roses, carnations, among others. ” San Juan cultivates flowers until the last corners”, He says.
