2023-12-30 07:01:00
This year, as is traditional, the image of the eternal queen of Cali, Jovita Feijoo, was present at the Cali Fair.
In various events there were various representations of this woman who became a symbol of the city in the 50s and 60s, and who is remembered every December in the different parades.
Who was Jovita?
Jovita Feijoo was born in Palmira, on June 6, 1910, and died in Cali, on July 15, 1970. She was a character recognized for her charisma, civility and for believing herself to be the queen of Cali, something that was celebrated throughout the city. .
Jovita was present at popular events and also at activities of Cali high society, who gave her dresses and jewelry that she wore in parades, especially those at the Cali Fair. Her madness was celebrated by everyone.
Jovita Feijoo was named Queen of Friendliness and became an icon of the city. Her legacy is still present in the collective memory of Cali through literature, painting, photography and the statue sculpted by Diego Pombo, which is on Calle 5 in the so-called Jovita park.
Jovitas of all ages, colors and sizes were seen in the 66th version of the Cali Fair.
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