콜롬비아의 화려한 꽃장식 경연대회, 코로나에도 활짝 핀 60년 전통<br /><br />The small town of Santa Elena in Colombia annually celebrates the art of floristry....<br />in which people show off their ornate, elaborate floral arrangements,... or the so-called "silletas".<br />This year, many of the arrangements sought to cheer the country and the world amid COVID-19.<br />"I wanted to bring a beautiful message to Colombia: don't lose hope, faith, and the meaning of the world happiness. So the phrase is: "Cheer up Colombia, let's not lose happiness."<br />The "silletas" competition has been maintained for more than 60 years for locals who have been dedicated to flower production for generations.<br />The tradition has now evolved into one of Colombia's key cultural events.<br />
