Madeira's annual Flower Festival is a jubilant celebration of spring's arrival, transforming Funchal into a blooming paradise. The festival features a series of events, including the symbolic construction of the "Wall of Hope," where children place flowers as a plea for peace, and the Allegoric Parade, showcasing elaborate floral floats and performances. Streets are adorned with intricate flower carpets, and the air is filled with the scents and colors of countless blossoms, making it a feast for the senses and a testament to Madeira's rich horticultural heritage.