" Due to their timbre and sustainability , Colombian flowers are one of the best letters of presentation of national exportation and reside a very authoritative position in the dissimilar activities that the nation grow at the outside level . In June , with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture and from sectors as dissimilar as multilateral relations and polish , our carnations , roses , alstroemeria , pompons , and different species of flowers interpret the strength and development of the nation , " said Augusto Solano , president of Asocoflores .
In Washington , the epicenter of the commemoration , several activities were hold to honor the official establishment of diplomatical relation between the two countries , made official in June 1822 . To this end , nearly 7,000 stalks travel from Colombia to decorate important venues such as the Kennedy Center , the Opera House , and the residence of the Colombian ambassador , among others .
According to Solano , " We must remember that our flower are the symbolisation of the entry into force of the FTA with that rural area , being the first shipment to enter the United States , 10 year ago , within the framework of this accord . By generating 200,000 stately , verbatim , and indirect jobs , work for equity in rural areas and for their diverseness , colors , textures , and aromas , they have gain the hearts of the North American mart . "
KoreaOn the other hand , 5,000 more stems travel to the Seoul Book Fair with the purpose of accompany the dissimilar events that admit place , between the first and fifth of June , at the Colombian outdoor stage and at the fair in general .
" The flowers accompanied the writer and congressman of the home cultural sphere in this crucial column , literary and pedantic exchange , paying court to the sensitivity , noesis , and stirring that reading brings to human existence , " Solano point out .
The coinage institutionalise to the Korean market , in order of importance , are carnations ( 54 % ) , blush wine ( 22 % ) , and hydrangeas ( 22 % ) . Growing exports to this country is a very significant challenge for Asocolflores , and partake in the benefit of flower with the final consumer , as in this case , is part of its scheme to achieve this .
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