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Savor the flavor of the many colorful, traditional festivals that grace Ecuador's calendar. As befits a culture where celebration (as opposed to economics) is the cornerstone of existence, many of the festivals last for weeks on end and are not limited to just one day.
Click to see the Annual Folk Calendar |
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Foundation of Quito (Pichincha) |
San Francisco |
Dec 6
The capital of Ecuador celebrates its founding by the
Spaniards for one more year. On December 6, 1534, Sebastian
de Benalcazar founded the city on the ancient ruins of
Shyris. This year, the fiestas begin on November 27. The
Bullfighting Festival begins on November 27, the election
of the Queen on ....
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Pase del Niño in Cuenca (Azuay) |
Pase del Niño |
Dec 24
This is the most important religious festival of Cuenca,
and for many, one of the most attractive festivals of the
country. The parade is made up of thousands of children
of all ages, dressed in costumes that recall the birth of
baby Jesus. This year it will begin at 10:00 and it last four hours.
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Navidad |
Dec 24 – Dec 25
Throughout the world, December 24 and 25 are Christmas Eve
and Christmas. The streets and the houses are filled with
lights and decorations related to Christmas. Christmas trees
are set up in the houses and small nativity scenes called
“pesebres” or “nacimientos (births)”.
On the night of the 24th, the Christmas dinner is held with
the whole family, they eat turkey and at midnight, they
pass out the gifts to the little ones.
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