Learning activity 1

Evidence: Take a break

Select a celebration around the world and describe it according to the format.
Include images to illustrate your ideas. You can find and example in Introductory
material section 1. Describing celebrations and special occasions around the
world. You have to make your description in minimum 250 words.

Aspects Description Image

What it is The Flower Fair is a traditional event. This
celebrated. festival is the most emblematic celebration
of the city, of which it is constituted as a
local, cultural and historical icon.
The first Flower Fair was held in May 1957
and from that moment the silleteros parade
was the central part of the celebration. The
idea surely goes back to the admiration that
produced in the inhabitants of the city to see
how the peasants brought on their shoulders
the colorful and the life of the countryside to
the cities
Where and At the beginning of August each year, this
when it is beautiful festival of flowers is celebrated in
celebrated. the city of Medellin, Colombia, this
celebration was born in 1957 and has
events such as the Festival of Orchestras

What people What people wear the typical paisa

wear. costume: they are usually worn for events
such as The Flower Fair the peasants carry
daily their pants in crude linen, and long-
sleeved shirt, also "aguadeño" straw hat.
Some elements, such as the carriel and the
poncho, are common accessories
throughout the year, which may be
interesting for the visitor. The carriel is a
small and oval leather bag with a cap as a
closure.
What people There are several activities in the festival
do. such as dancing, making flower chairs, fairs,
horse riding, going to music concerts,
attending trova festivals, attending parades,
going to art galleries, among others.

Why it is a This festival is celebrated to remember,

special exalt and perpetuate the values of Antioquia.
celebration. The festival has the intimate character of
Paisa culture and celebrates the flowering
and customs of the caste and the regional
race and, in general, the entire life of the
region.

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Criterios de evaluación

Describe celebraciones con la estructura y el vocabulario requeridos.