More than 200,000 Visitors are Expected at the Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair On Now
The organizing committee has high expectations for this year’s event and anticipates an attendance of around 200,000 people. Visitors will be able to enjoy 37 themed gardens with photo opportunities, as well as 14 new flower species, including chabelitas and begonias.
With the inauguration of the 53rd edition of the Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair in the province of Chiriquí, the season of fair events in Panama begins. During the inauguration of the event, the Minister of Agricultural Development (MIDA) Roberto Linares highlighted that “it is here where the effort of an entire province that makes the wheel of the economy turn is reflected.” Linares added that for the producer, the fair is a space to proudly display what comes from their work, while for entrepreneurs and artisans it is a first space to grow. The organizing committee has high expectations for this edition and anticipates the arrival of around 200,000 people.
This estimate is due to the surprises prepared for the public, especially the artistic performances on stage, with national artists that will extend throughout the week. Furthermore, for this 53rd edition, the fair presents various innovations, especially in garden design. The president of the board, Tomás Ruiz, indicated that visitors will be able to enjoy 37 themed gardens with photo stops, as well as 14 new species of flowers, including chabelitas, begonias, petunias, celosias, geraniums and novios. Ruiz highlighted that this event generates an estimated economic impact of $20 million for the national economy, in addition to the creation of some 200 direct jobs. In addition, approximately 2,000 more jobs are generated by participating artisans and companies
