Silleteros: Colombia’s Medellin comes alive with colourful flower festival

People carry flower arrangements in the traditional Silleteros parade, held as part of the Flower Festival in Medellin, Antioquia department, Colombia, on August 7, 2016. (AFP)

Updated on: Aug 09, 2016 7:26 PM IST

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People carry flower arrangements in the traditional Silleteros parade, held as part of the Flower Festival in Medellin, Antioquia department, Colombia, on August 7, 2016. (AFP)

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Sunflowers galore! A man with his yellow flowers at Silleteros parade. (AFP)

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White pigeon -- the messenger of peace! A woman walks next to a flower arrangement at Medellin. (AFP)

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Roses, sunflowers, gladioli... a man sits in the company of bright and colourful flowers. (AFP)

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A man carries a flower arrangement during the parade. (AFP)

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What is this? A tableau showing a residential area crafted with flowers. (AFP)

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A woman carries a flower arrangement during the parade. (AFP)

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Small farmers carry flower arrangements during the parade. (AFP)

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A traditional ’silleterito’ participates in a parade with a ‘silleta’ (flower arrangement) with the theme ‘peace’ in Medellin. (AFP)

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A young ‘silleterito’ goes with the flow of the festival. (AFP)

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Scenes from Silleteros parade in Medellin. (AFP)

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Aren’t these Gerberas a delight to behold? (AFP)