Category: Festivals
Intiraymi in Cotacachi: Dancing For A Good Harvest
A couple of years ago, I took friends to stay in the small town of Cotacachi for Inti Raymi. Our...
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Celebrating Easter in Quito, Ecuador
In Quito, Ecuador, the week preceding Easter Sunday is full of events that warrant explanation. In...
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Celebrating Carnival in Ecuador
While Brazil has a famous Carnival Parade in Rio de Janeiro and the United States in New Orleans...
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Mama Negra: A Photo Essay
Mama Negra: A Photo Essay Each year in November, the city of Latacunga, Ecuador celebrates Mama...
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Mama Negra: A Photo Essay: Supporting Characters
Mama Negra: A Photo Essay: The Supporting Cast Each year in November, the city of Latacunga,...
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Traditional Corpus Christi Celebrations in Ecuador
What is Corpus Christi? Literally translated as “The Body of Christ,” Corpus Christi...
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The Andean New Year Celebration of Cochasquí
While we have attended many cultural gatherings throughout Ecuador, the celebration of...
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An Andean Festival for Every Season
The four Andean sun festivals, called raymis, are ancient celebrations honoring the annual passage...
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A Guide to Festivals in Ecuador
Local festivals in Ecuador are the heart and soul of many communities. They are found in the...
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How the Saraguros Celebrate Kapak Raymi
In the southern province of Loja, the city of Saraguro, Ecuador is famous for its local traditions...
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Celebrating Christmas in Ecuador
Will you spend Christmas in Ecuador? Whether you are headed to the Galapagos Islands, the...
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The Faces of Inti Raymi
For people living along the equator, Inti Raymi is the day that shadows disappear even while...
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