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(prensa.com) With an array of flowers of different colors, and delicious fresh daub of freshly ground coffee aroma develops the thirty-ninth edition of the Festival of Flowers and Coffee in Boquete, this year dedicated to the centenary of the founding of this district the province of Chiriqui. The activities carried out from 13 to Sunday 23 January, involving attractions for children, youth and adults.
They include performances, carnival rides, selling flowers, plants and crafts and food and beverages.
HISTORY OF THE FAIR
Including Mr. Carlos Enrique Landau, with the idea to inform the public about what occurred mostly in the region, coffee and flowers. The adventure began in 1950. First performed as a festival, but the 70 takes a turn as a fair located on the banks of the mighty river Caldera.
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ACTIVITIES
Eliseo Miranda Cruz, president of the board of the fair, said that in the track events are exhibitions folk singers Panamanians and other attractions free. In addition, during the event there are coffee tastings for visitors to learn about how to produce the product that has gained much international fame.
In fact, for this version at the show will feature displays of specialty coffee tasters.
The fee to enter the premises is $ 1.50 (for people from age 12 onwards), children are free, while retirees are charged $ 1.00.
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HOW TO GET THERE
To get to Boquete, visitors can travel on buses from the transport terminal in the district of David, Chiriqui Province, or your own vehicle. The route is 45 kilometers and is signposted. Along the way find police checkpoints as a security measure to prevent accidentas.