The Feast of Fruit and Flowers is known as one of the most beautiful celebrations in
Ecuador.
Most travelers prefer to go to Ambato, where Carnival is celebrated with colorful
parades.
is a manifestation of the courage of the people of Ambato to overcome the tragedy
and an offer to the beauty and fertility of their land.
the first Feast of Fruit and Flowers was on 17 of february of 1951, and since then
many groups of artists, of other countries they are guests for celebrate this amazing
feast international
The Feast of Fruit and Flowers is known as one of the most beautiful celebrations in
Ecuador.
The MAMA NEGRA
This character is the central figure of the party is riding with grace and skill , dressed in rich robes typical
village composed of large and colorful skirts, embroidered blouse.
the character of " huaco " invokes the precolonial indigenous party " Citua " a rite purification to ward off
epidemics that come with the September rains .
represents the Archangel Gabriel is a young man who goes on a horse and
wears a white robe decorated with gold or silver lace
is always very arranged to represent a Moorish king , is in charge of decorating the procession.
The tradition of the "Diablada "
The tradition of the " diablada " requires that once disguised himself who will have to dance the next
twelve years , but wants to spend the da Cain. Conversely fulfill the rite brings good fortune.
Píllaro Devils are popular characters in this party, who wear special clothing whose manufacture
takes them time and effort . Their masks are handcrafted
Parade dancing to a band of people following the rhythms of sanjuanitos
The Devils Píllaro is now a popular celebration that over the last decade has grown and whose
duration exceeds eight hours. This has nothing to do with religion , thus the church does not
participate in the celebration.
DAY OF THE DEAD
Day of the Dead consists of vigils and visits to cemeteries
where traditional flowers are very colorful and bring food to the
dead..
All celebrate with a big glass of Colada Morada ( a sweet beverage purple
) accompanied with Guaguas de Pan.
The ceremony is it is celebrated in the cemetery.
The celebration is a mixture of ethnic cultures and Catholic customs .