Parties of Quito

Parties of Quito

The party agenda of Quito has more than 260 activities

At least 260 events will take place between November 23 and December 6 to celebrate the 483 years of Quito's founding.

The events will start on Thursday November 23 at 08:00 with the parade called The markets sing to Quito. The merchants of the city's food centers will make a tour from the park Benito Juárez (in the south) to the boulevard of the 24 de Mayo.

During the holidays approximately 8,800 people will be part of the activities that are organized.


One of the most anticipated events is that of the Pregón, which will take place on the night of Friday, November 24, in the Plaza de Santo Domingo, in the Historic Center of the city.8 The traditional Parades of the Confraternity in the north and south of the capital will be held on December 2 and 3 respectively.

Free concerts are another option for the people of Quito to have fun. About 365 groups and national artists will be presented in several platforms that will be placed in the city. In addition, there will be the participation of 11 international artists such as: Nacho, Juanes, Ana Torroja, the Sonora Dynamite orchestra and others. In addition, there are the Ecuadorian singers such as Gerardo Morán, La Toquilla, El trío Colonial, Guanaco, etc.

And traditional events such as wooden car races will also take place during these festivities. At least 20 traditional landmarks of the city will be developed. The Mayor, Mauricio Rodas, stressed that during these festivities will seek to rescue the traditions in the neighborhoods, so from November 24 will develop the Movida neighborhood in the nine zonal administrations.

There will be concerts, art exhibitions will be held, small parades will be organized and dances with orchestras and mobile disco will be held for the residents of the city to have fun.

Comparison between December 6 in Ecuador and July 7 in the United States.

Ecuador in 6 of december._

Quito The presidential decrete of Lenin Moreno provides that only for this year, the local mandatory rest holiday be moved by the San Francisco de Quito Foundation, on Wednesday, December 6, 2017

According to the law of holidays of Ecuador, the transfer of the day off is allowed, so if it falls Wednesday or Thursday, the holiday is moved to the immediate Friday. The mayor of Quito, Mauricio Rodas had requested an additional day off for the festivities, to allow citizens to participate in the events of Day 6, but also enjoy the long holiday of Friday 8, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December.But, the presidential decree N ° 228, signed today by Lenín Moreno Garcés specifies that: "To arrange that only for this year, the local obligatory rest holiday be moved by the Foundation of San Francisco de Quito, on Wednesday, December 6 of the 2017 ". Therefore, the activities will be normal on December 8

The parties of Quito are one of the most traditional and important celebrations of Ecuador, commemorating in this year the 476 years of foundation of San Francisco de Quito; a celebration marked by the multiculturalism of the city, its traditions and gastronomy, where issues of mestizaje and nationalism play in a fragrant, musical and colorful date.

If "Long live Quito!", It is the only phrase heard from the chivas (buses) that pass by full of people dancing what are the typical zayas or dances adapted to cultural music, and it is the only sound that It is heard in the streets and usually the people who do it do so dressed in traditional costumes of that time. The typical costume of Quito is characterized for being very colorful having an indigenous presence very energetic what makes see the respect that exists by on the first inhabitants of the lands of this city.

Dance and clothing._The woman is the one who wears the colors on her body thanks to her clothes. The lady from Quito wears a flat skirt to the feet that is carefully designed where red and green colors predominate, as well as details that can be seen from afar, adorning the garment in a very splendid way. Above the skirt, the woman uses an "apron" that she holds with a belt. The same is short and does not reach the knees, is a different color to those used by the skirt making it differs widely. On the other hand, there is the shirt that the woman wears. It contains minor details that are limited to decorating it to not leave a neutral color alone. The most striking feature of the dress that the woman uses is, undoubtedly, the small mantle that she places on her back and culminates in the upper front part of the shirt. It is colorful and represents the culture of Quito and the state of Pichincha. On her head the woman wears a hat that is faithfully decorated in turn. It is important to mention also the footwear that fits the suit and combines with it, some espadrilles that represent everything aboriginal and those first settlers.

The man achieves a perfect contrast with the woman since she dresses all in white taking into account some of the details that the woman has on her shirt as decoration. A hat of some dark color surrounded by a bright colored ribbon makes the typical masculine attire of Quito adapted to the situation of women and both faithfully represent the culture they have always felt their own.

 Food._If in the offices and neighborhoods they begin to organize the traditional "championships of forty", an Ecuadorian card game with typical phrases that each player must say while playing the cards; and if, in addition, the canelazos are smelled more and more, a traditional Ecuadorian liquor made of brandy and cinnamon, it means that the Fiestas de Quito began, starting in late November in the capital of Ecuador and ending on December 6, day of the Spanish foundation of the city.

Musics._During the holidays you should admire and dance with the bands of the people, and go out to see the platforms (stages installed in the street) where dances are presented, musical groups with their traditional songs attached to the Ecuadorian culture such as the corridor, Christmas carols and more. and varied artistic expressions in many points of the city.

United States in 7 of july._

How is celebrated on July 4 in the United States

Independence Day in the United States is celebrated every July 4, evoking the most famous party throughout the country (with Thanksgiving Day permission). A day to let rockets escape, to be something more patriotic and, in general, to celebrate.

Patriotic day

On July 4, 1776, the United States signed its independence from the English government, beginning to develop the power that is today. Since then, this date has become a way of celebration for Americans, who take advantage of the first days of summer to prepare barbecues and display their flags. This is just the beginning of a myriad of activities in which the great icons of the country, the stars of your flag, baseball games or eagles are protagonists.

Ways to celebrate on July 4.

However, the highlight of any good 4th of July that boasts is the fireworks. The most prominent place is the Statue of Liberty, on the island of Manhattan, a monument completely related to the sense of independence for Americans, so the fireworks fired in this place takes on a prominent role with more than 22 tons of merchandise pyrotechnic, while other mythical places like Lake Michigan in Chicago, the San Francisco Bay or the Reflecting Pool to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC also let their own fires escape.

Basically, any celebration of July 4 begins with the deployment of the flag, a visit to the nearest parade followed by any family party or among friends and, as a climax, the forced fireworks. If you are in US territory, do not hesitate to celebrate the particular celebration party to congratulate the United States for its 238 years of life.

Thncese daces

Country._This musical style, also known as country and western or country music, is a combination of folk music from the British Isles with African-American music such as blues and gospel. Its origins date back to the 18th century, in the rural regions of the southern United States. In the 19th century, dance halls began to be built on large farms. In the smaller houses, people danced in the kitchen.

It is in the twenties when the commercialized country is born, as we know it today. The traditional country is played by stringed instruments (banjo, guitar, violin and double bass), while in the modern one other instruments such as the electric guitar are introduced.

Foods_ Burgers, grilled chicken, ribs, 'dips' to accompany, summer salads, nachos, 'snacks' and 'pretzels' are some of the main ingredients of this copious meal that usually lasts practically all day. One of the typical dishes is the 'Layer Dip', which is a salad made from peppers, tomatoes, onion, lettuce, cheese, chicken and spicy tomato sauce.

It also usually takes a lot of watermelon to refresh the palate and, as a dessert, the so-called 'Marshmallows', which consist of a marshmallow and a little chocolate in ounce, placed between two cookies.

Americans celebrate July 4 in different ways, depending on the part of the country where they reside. In Texas they love a day of rodeo, in California the escapes to the pacific beaches, the zones of interior, a good picnic or barbecue with base of hamburgers, ribs or hot dogs, while the jazz festivals invade Kentucky and the declaration of Independence is read, live, at the Boston City Hall; each place adapts the celebration to your particular vision.

Clothing._The Independence Day of the United States, in English Independence Day, is celebrated every 4th of July, for what is also known as The Fourth of July, in the whole country and it is a national holiday. This day commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which took place in 1776, thus giving rise to the separation of the United States. of the British Empire. Therefore, this day is celebrated in style and is lived very intensely among the American inhabitants.

During this day there are numerous exhibitions and outdoor parades of a markedly patriotic character. Obviously, these exhibitions are accompanied by a series of costumes and representative costumes in which three colors always predominate: red, blue and white.

Another typical accessory is the bandana or wild rag, which is a red scarf that is usually tied around the neck and that began to be used around the 60s-70s and, later, was part of the typical clothing of the youth of the 1980s At this same time, the bandana also became a representative symbol of the cultural heritage of the African people who suffered slavery.

Of course, you can not miss the unmistakable cowboy hat, of which several versions have been created over time. Finally, cowboy boots are possibly the most representative accessory of the American West costumes. It is a type of unisex boot with a heel that can vary according to the model, tip finished in peak and without laces. Traditionally, real cowboy boots are made of cowhide, although other fabrics such as snakeskin, buffalo, alligator, lizard or even elephant have also become popular.

In my opinion, each country has its different clothes, meals, dances and music when celebrating its holidays.