The lakeland area of Xochimilco, just over 10 miles (16km) south of Mexico City, with its canals, colorful barges and floating gardens, provides a fitting setting for an annual festival honoring the ancient Aztec goddess of flowers and the goddess of dance. A lucky girl is chosen as ‘La Flor Mas Bella del Ejido’ (the most beautiful flower of Ejido) and leads a floating parade of flower-bedecked barges through the canals. The four-day festival includes canoe races and horticulture contests, and takes place two weeks before Easter every year.
Region/City Name:
Mexico City
Event Date:
March 23, 2011 - March 29, 2011
Venue:
The canals of Xochimilco
Date Text:
23 - 29 March 2011
