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Cultures of EcuadorLoading...
Popular culture in EcuadorLoading...
In this unit, we will study some aspects of the Ecuadorian popular culture; it means «expression of our identity», like our natural medicine.Loading...
Diverse and very rich are the expressions of popular art of Ecuador, but they all form part of our common identity.For example, the Panama Hats that is manufactured in Montecristi is used in all social sectors.
Another example of popular art is the Figuras de Mazapan that are made in Calderón, the Ceramic Figures of Azuay, among other.
We have a lot of popular holidays related to the cycles of sowing and harvesting , civic dates or with the sacred history and the rituals related to the Church . Popular festivals are celebrated with variations in each region and combine indigenous and black traditions, Hispanic customs and practices, mestizo elements, mass culture and entertainment. The queen of the Carnival is elected and decorations and costumes are made with the fruits of the region. Guaranda, on the other hand, the party brings together popular music bands.
To the ingredients such as: potatoes and corn are added fish and plantains , pork and grains and rice .
Additionally, there are certain dishes characteristic of a specific region or locality that became a national dish, whose consumption has even transcended the borders of the country.For example, guatita, ceviche, fanesca, mote pillo
from azuay, arroz con menestra (rice with beans)
Additionally, there are certain dishes characteristic of a specific region or locality that became a national dish, whose consumption has even transcended the borders of the country.For example, guatita, ceviche, fanesca, mote pillo
from azuay, arroz con menestra (rice with beans)
We have a lot of popular holidays related to the cycles of sowing and harvesting , civic dates or with the sacred history and the rituals related to the Church . Popular festivals are celebrated with variations in each region and combine indigenous and black traditions, Hispanic customs and practices, mestizo elements, mass culture and entertainment. The queen of the Carnival is elected and decorations and costumes are made with the fruits of the region. Guaranda, on the other hand, the party brings together popular music bands.
To the ingredients such as: potatoes and corn are added fish and plantains , pork and grains and rice .
Additionally, there are certain dishes characteristic of a specific region or locality that became a national dish, whose consumption has even transcended the borders of the country.For example, guatita, ceviche, fanesca, mote pillo
from azuay, arroz con menestra (rice with beans)
Additionally, there are certain dishes characteristic of a specific region or locality that became a national dish, whose consumption has even transcended the borders of the country.For example, guatita, ceviche, fanesca, mote pillo
from azuay, arroz con menestra (rice with beans)
Myths and legends that exist in societies are the stories and practices that are maintained in popular memory and are transmitted orally from the elderly to the young, from grandparents and parents to children. They refer to the origins of families and peoples, to diseases and ways to cure them, fears of imaginary characters (ghosts, dead that resuscitate, goblins and sorcerers).
It is made up of medical knowledge transmitted by tradition who use natural and magical elements for healing of physical and spiritual illnesses.
In the Andean region, popular medicine is represented in rural areas by the «yachac» and in the cities by the «yuyeras» who prepare remedies to cure «mal de ojo» and «mal aire».
In the Andean region, popular medicine is represented in rural areas by the «yachac» and in the cities by the «yuyeras» who prepare remedies to cure «mal de ojo» and «mal aire».
Myths and legends that exist in societies are the stories and practices that are maintained in popular memory and are transmitted orally from the elderly to the young, from grandparents and parents to children. They refer to the origins of families and peoples, to diseases and ways to cure them, fears of imaginary characters (ghosts, dead that resuscitate, goblins and sorcerers).
It is made up of medical knowledge transmitted by tradition who use natural and magical elements for healing of physical and spiritual illnesses.
In the Andean region, popular medicine is represented in rural areas by the «yachac» and in the cities by the «yuyeras» who prepare remedies to cure «mal de ojo» and «mal aire».
In the Andean region, popular medicine is represented in rural areas by the «yachac» and in the cities by the «yuyeras» who prepare remedies to cure «mal de ojo» and «mal aire».
People from our country have devotion to «La Virgen del Quinche», whose sanctuary is located in the northeast of Quito; «La Virgen del Cisne» in the province of Loja; or the «Sagrado Corazón de Jesus», whose presence in Ecuador goes back to the colonial times.
We also have blessed women who have been elevated to the altars as saints of the
Nobol.
In addition to these, there are other popular devotions, such as «Hermano Gregorio» and «El Divino Niño», who comes from Colombia.
We also have blessed women who have been elevated to the altars as saints of the
Nobol.
In addition to these, there are other popular devotions, such as «Hermano Gregorio» and «El Divino Niño», who comes from Colombia.
Cultures of Ecuador
We talk about culture to refer to aboriginal people who lived in our territory thousands of years ago, like Valdivia, for example. We say that a person has culture when he or she acts with good manners and is respectful with people.