The Flower Festival is renowned both nationally and internationally for its main participants: the silleteros from the village of Santa Elena.
A Colombian tradition recognized by Congress and the Ministry of Culture as Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Nation for its role in transmitting cultural traditions from generation to generation.
What are the different types of saddles?
Based on their different characteristics, they are classified into four types: traditional, iconic, monumental, and commercial.
What are we going to do at Cerro Verde Mirador?
At Mirador Cerro Verde, we want to pay a living tribute to each of the chair-makers who keep this tradition—so important to the region and the country—alive.
We invite you to celebrate and raise a toast to them at our restaurant and bar, where you can take in the stunning views of eastern Antioquia and dance to the live music.
Event: Tribute to the Silleteros and Tour of the Flowers at Cerro Verde Mirador
Date: August 14
Hours: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Bookings via WhatsApp: 321 5115242
What is the history of the tradition and the origin of the word “silleteros”?
Discover the origin of the word “silletero” and how the task of transporting crops from the rural district to the city of Medellín eventually became a tradition.
Listen to their stories and anecdotes in this video: