Holambra, located in the interior of São Paulo, will prepare a festive Christmas program starting in November. The event, called Natal by Expoflora, will take place at the Expoflora Park from November 14 to December 20.
Details of Natal by Expoflora
This celebration will feature richly illuminated gardens, simulated 'snowfall', parades of floats, various cultural performances, and gastronomic options inspired by Dutch cuisine. The event will be held on Saturdays, Sundays, and the November 20th holiday.
Operating hours vary: on Saturdays and the holiday, the venue will be open from 4 PM until midnight; on Sundays, the hours will be from 4 PM to 11 PM.
Attractions and Programming
Natal by Expoflora blends thousands of light points with themed scenery and flowers, keeping the decoration accompanying the public throughout the entire program across the park's different stages and areas.
One of the first nighttime attractions is the Christmas Theater, presented on the Magic Christmas Stage. Sessions of this theater occur at 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM, telling a narrative guided by gnomes and a guiding star until Santa Claus arrives.
Those present at 7:30 PM can go to the Snow Garden to watch the first session of the snowfall. This attraction will be repeated at 10:00 PM for those who wish to see it later.
In between these times, other activities take place in the park. The Christmas Cantata will be performed on the Singing Flowers Balcony, with musical performances by a choir singing Christmas songs, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.
At 9:00 PM, the Magic Christmas Stage will also serve as the starting point for the Christmas Parade. In this parade, floats adorned with flowers and lights circulate through the grounds, accompanied by characters and typical seasonal choreography.
For families with children, the Farm is one of the attractions included in the ticket, providing contact with animals, such as piglets. Additionally, there is an amusement park with modern and classic rides, which has a separate charge.
The program also includes the Gardens in Celebration Fair, composed of 18 environments designed by specialists in landscaping, architecture, and design, all decorated for Christmas. Visitors can also explore the gift shop, which offers artisanal items and souvenirs.
Influences of Dutch culture are visible in the traditional dances, which include characteristic costumes and wooden clogs. Music complements the festive atmosphere throughout the night.
In the food and restaurant areas, visitors find Brazilian dishes alongside recipes reminiscent of Dutch tradition. Among the available options are stroopwafels, poffertjes, bitterballen, croquettes, pork knuckle, apple pie, and panekkoek. This variety ranges from sweets and light snacks to more substantial meals.
There are also vegetarian alternatives, prepared with fresh ingredients. It is important to note that food is not included in the ticket price and is charged separately in restaurants and food courts.