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altars of churches to be decorated with native flowers in honor of the Virgin Mary. In 2017, the Pope, the head of the
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They are the largest silletas, reaching up to 2 x 2 meters. In this category, creativity has no limits as they constitute true works of art. Shapes, colors, and textures are mixed.
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