Read the following excerpt from a cultural journalism article about Colombian heritage:
"In Medellín, Colombia, the annual *Desfile de Silleteros* (Silleteros Parade) is not merely a showcase of floral artistry, but a historical tribute to the region's colonial past. Originally, *silleteros* were peasant farmers who carried passengers and goods on wooden chairs (*sillas*) on their backs across the steep Andean mountains, as roads were nonexistent. Over time, as transportation modernized, these carriers transitioned to transporting flowers from their mountain gardens to the city markets. Today, carrying the heavy, elaborate flower displays (*silletas*) is a symbol of ancestral pride and resilience rather than economic servitude. During the parade, the weight of the *silleta*—sometimes exceeding 70 kilograms—is borne by descendants of these historic families, representing a living link to the struggles and endurance of their ancestors."
Based on the passage, what does the weight of the *silleta* carried during the modern parade symbolize?
- The ancestral pride and resilience of the region's historic carriers.Cevap
- BThe physical hardship of carrying passengers across colonial mountain roads.
- CThe modern economic dependence of peasant farmers on flower exports.
- DA political protest against the legacy of colonial exploitation.