Ecuador Shrunken Heads
The New York Times recently published an article on a hair exhibit in Paris. This is a shrunken head of a prisoner from the Macas region of Ecuador is now part of an exhibition at Musee du Quai Branly. The exhibition displays hair of all different kinds, including Ecuadorian shrunken heads.
Festivals and other events
In Quito, they celebrate Día de los Inocentes on January 6. This is a day where people play pranks and the day is meant to close the holiday season.
February 12 is celebrated as Amazon and Galapagos Day.
February 27 is known as Día del Civismo. This day is celebrated in Quito and citizens rejoice and celebrate the anniversary of the defeat of Perú at Tarqui in 1829.
In March and April, there is Carnival. This is an ongoing celebration that begins before Easter Sunday and is celebrated all over Latin America. In Quito, people throw water at passing visitors.
In June, Inti Raymi Celebrations happen. The third week of the month is a celebration of the summer solstice with the Fiesta de San Juan and the Fiesta de San Pedro y San Pablo. Together this celebration is called Los San Juanes. It includes music, dance, and interesting indigenous rituals. Many festivals like this one are scattered throughout the year.
In September, there are two weeks of celebrating called Fiesta del Yamor. This is In Otavalo and is a festival of great food, gambling, music, and bullfights.
Ending December 6, Día de Quito takes place, Quito's most impressive festival taking place during the week. There are various parades, bullfights, performances, dancing, and music in the streets.
On December 31, Quito celebrates New Year's Eve. Also, Quito is home to the Años Viejos festival, which is a satire of puppets portraying different politicians and other public figures. At midnight, puppets are then burned.
February 12 is celebrated as Amazon and Galapagos Day.
February 27 is known as Día del Civismo. This day is celebrated in Quito and citizens rejoice and celebrate the anniversary of the defeat of Perú at Tarqui in 1829.
In March and April, there is Carnival. This is an ongoing celebration that begins before Easter Sunday and is celebrated all over Latin America. In Quito, people throw water at passing visitors.
In June, Inti Raymi Celebrations happen. The third week of the month is a celebration of the summer solstice with the Fiesta de San Juan and the Fiesta de San Pedro y San Pablo. Together this celebration is called Los San Juanes. It includes music, dance, and interesting indigenous rituals. Many festivals like this one are scattered throughout the year.
In September, there are two weeks of celebrating called Fiesta del Yamor. This is In Otavalo and is a festival of great food, gambling, music, and bullfights.
Ending December 6, Día de Quito takes place, Quito's most impressive festival taking place during the week. There are various parades, bullfights, performances, dancing, and music in the streets.
On December 31, Quito celebrates New Year's Eve. Also, Quito is home to the Años Viejos festival, which is a satire of puppets portraying different politicians and other public figures. At midnight, puppets are then burned.