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The third night of the eighth edition of the Cruzeiro do Sul Flour Festival this Friday (29) attracted large audience to the sports complex of the Airport Velho neighborhood. Since the early hours of the night, the movement is intense, with families and groups of friends coming to honor the cultural programming and, especially, to take advantage of the gastronomic options offered at the event.
Visitors take advantage of the variety of typical cassava flour/Photo: Contilnet
The food stalls became one of the main meeting points, bringing together a great diversity of typical dishes of the region, all having cassava flour as a base. Tacacá, beijus, porridge and special farms are among the most sought after delicacies, valuing the local tradition and strengthening the cultural identity of Juruá.
Food stalls attract visitors with Tacacá, Beijus and Special Farafas/Photo: Contilnet
The festival has also been consolidated as an opportunity for microentrepreneurs in the region, who take advantage of the space to market their products. Many point out that the event represents one of the highest warming periods in sales throughout the year, generating extra income and visibility for small businesses.
Local microentrepreneurs expose and sell products during the event/Photo: Contilnet
In addition to the Gastronomic Fair, the program includes cultural performances, musical shows and cassava competitions, such as the choice of the best dishes derived from flour.
