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With the arrival of Spring, there is no better place than Madeira Island to spend the blooming season. The island offers an endless variety of flowers to explore that will leave you mesmerised. This year, from the 19th of April to 6th of May, one of the most famous flower festivities is celebrated in our lovely island: the Flower Festival.
The Flower Festival (Portuguese: Festa da Flor) is a Portuguese cultural event celebrated in the city of Funchal in Madeira Island which originally started in 1954. Back then it used to be known as the Festival of Roses (Portuguese: Festa da Rosa) where the best flowers were awarded.
The Flower Festival is a tribute to Spring, rebirth, fertility and diversity of flowers that characterise the beautiful Portuguese island. During the 4 days of celebration, the streets are filled with parades, displays of tropical flowers and floral carpets and music. The Wall of Hope Ceremony which aims to raise awareness for world peace by relating childhood innocence with the delicateness of flowers is also part of this colourful festival.
We hope you have a lovely day!
Jesika & Mariana x
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