Because Ecuador is predominantly Catholic, Good Friday is one of the biggest religious events in the country. The largest celebrations are held in Quito and Guayaquil. In Quito, Good Friday celebrations begin very early. Those involved in the procession congregate at...
When someone dies in Mestizo culture, they go to the church, sometimes celebrate mass in honor of the deceased, and visit the cemetery to clean and put flowers. In some Indigenous cultures in the Andes, death is celebrated differently. The house prepares the deceased...
The guinea pig is not universally sacred, but it is certainly held as very important for certain Indigenous communities. Guinea pigs are used in special celebrations and festivals. The majority are now bred in pens outside, but in the past, lived inside a family’s...
There are few people currently living in Indigenous communities that do not speak some level of Spanish. Those who can not are mainly of the older generation, but the majority of younger Indigenous people are becoming bilingual and are becoming more and more immersed...
Spanish, especially Quiteñian Spanish, is recognizable because it is spoken slowly and clearly. This is one of the greatest advantages of learning Spanish in Quito. The language is easy to understand so that communication with locals is possible almost instantly....
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