Ecuador by 劉悅安Joan Liou

Ecuadorian Spiced-Up Piggies: Cuy Asado

lioujoan — 2023-12-13 02:20:54 UTC

It's a grilled spread-out Guinea that is usually eaten with a side of corn or potato and served with chili and salsa. Cuy Asado is a really big part of Ecuador's culture because it has been a source of protein from Ecuador since the Inca period. It is also a traditional dish that is often prepared for feasts and celebrations. Cuy Asado also symbols wealth and prosperity in Ecuador's culture. It represents Ecuador's culture and it's easy to raise and accessible to many households.

https://eatneonpig.com/roasted-guinea-pig-cuy-in-ecuador-history-recipe-and-how-to-eat/

Ecua-patties: Llapingchos

lioujoan — 2023-12-13 02:24:16 UTC

Llapingachos are potato pancakes that are served with fresh salad. They are potato patty that are stuffed with cheese and grilled to a golden crisp degree. Llapingacho's key ingredient is potatoes and potatoes have a deep cultural root in food from Ecuador, it also symbols identity. There are a lot of ways to make Llapingachos, but Ecuador has their own special way of making it allowing it to be significant in their culture. It's a also a dish that is often chosen for traditional gathering meals, and goes as a side dish along with a main dish.

https://www.laylita.com/recipes/llapingachos-or-stuffed-potato-patties/

Fishy Fiesta: Encebollado de Pescado

lioujoan — 2023-12-13 02:27:06 UTC

Encebollado de Pescado is a fish stew that is usually served with banana chips and lemon. It is a seafood stew that has a fish soup base with veggies and spices added. Encebollado de Pescado is a significant dish in Ecuador's culture because it is its national dish. It is also a dish that is associated with the coastal life of Ecuador. Its ingredients are deeply blended into Ecuador's culinary traditions. It's a famous meal and is often chosen as a course of celebrations and family gatherings. It can be made out of a lot of different types of fish around Ecuador.

https://www.laylita.com/recipes/encebollado-de-pescado-or-tuna-soup/

Rationale-

lioujoan — 2023-12-13 02:28:52 UTC

As a member of the "Ecuadorian Cultural Preserver," the purpose of this project is to help preserve Ecuador's culture because there are a lot of cultures around the world that are already extinct or are endangered currently. Making this website can help us spread the cultures of Ecuador attracting tourists and allowing them to come to Ecuador bringing some Ecuadorian cultures back into their hometown. In this project, I will be introducing the cultures in Ecuador such as the food, drinks, sports, traditions, and etc.

Ecuador has a rich and diverse culture due to the influence made by other countries shown in many hand-woven tapestries made by the locals. Ecuadorian culture is a mix of indigenous practices with European colonial influences. 72% of the population of Ecuador has a mixed background explaining the country's cultural diversity, unique customs, and traditions. Protecting Ecuador’s culture is important especially since Ecuador becomes more globalized each year, and their cultures are slowly fading.

The Purple Drizzle: Colada Morada

lioujoan — 2023-12-13 03:01:07 UTC

Colada Morada is a thick purple smoothie made from berries and black Ecuadorian corn. This drink is usually associated with the Day of the Dead where it's served with sweet bread to share with their deceased loved ones. Spices and other fruits can be added to this drink since it's also a smoothie. Colada morada is significant to Ecuador's culture because it is a drink drunk not only with family but also on the Day of the Dead which is a national holiday in Ecuador. The drink has symbolic meanings and ingredients that cause the drink to be significant to Ecuador's culture.

https://www.laylita.com/recipes/colada-morada/

Coca Comfort Brew: Mate de Coca

lioujoan — 2023-12-13 03:09:45 UTC

Mate de Coca is a special herbal tea/drink that a lot of regions in South America drink. This herbal drink is made by putting the Coca leaves in hot water making an infused drink. It can help treat high altitude sickness, and it can also be considered an energy drink. This drink is mainly legal in most of South America but maybe not in the rest of the world because it can be linked to cocaine which is also made from the same plant. Mate de Coca is significant in Ecuador's culture because it is a tradition passed down from the ancestors and the indigenous people. It's drunk for its medicine and healing purposes that people who live in high altitudes should drink, but it's also a drink that is used for communal or gathering purposes.

https://knowmadadventures.com/travelers-blog/gastronomy-mate/#:~:text=Mate%20is%20a%20tea%20infusion,region%2C%20is%20steeped%20in%20tradition.

Pineapple Punch: Chicha de Piña

lioujoan — 2023-12-13 03:14:47 UTC

Chicha de Piña is a fizzy and sweet drink made from pineapples. It's made with brown sugar, rine, pineapples, water, and even more sugar. That combination is left for several days to be fermented. This is a traditional fermented drink, and it distinctively shows the cultural heritage of Ecuador, using ingredients that is from Ecuador. It's also a drink that is drunk in social gatherings and parties, but it also enhances the diversity of Ecuador's culture because a lot of families have their own different way of making it. It has a refreshing and sweet flavor that tourists will very likely love.

https://www.laylita.com/recipes/spiced-pineapple-drink-chicha/

Ecua-Volley

lioujoan — 2023-12-14 05:51:37 UTC

Ecua-Volley is one the variants of volleyball that is played with higher nets and only 3 players on each side. It originated and played in Ecuador. Ecua-volley is Ecuador's national sport and it can be played on various surfaces including the beach so it also includes Ecuador's beach culture. This sport can also be anywhere, therefore you can also play it with your friends on the street since it doesn't require many setups. In Ecuador, Ecua-volley has tournaments and events where it is played, and it also keeps the Ecuadorians fit and healthy. It's a culture that is mostly seen along the coastal regions of Ecuador.

https://theculturetrip.com/south-america/ecuador/articles/ecuavoley-what-to-know-about-ecuadors-national-sport#:~:text=You%20can%20only%20hold%20the,should%20be%20around%2060%20centimetres.

Video: Ecua-Volley

lioujoan — 2023-12-19 04:54:42 UTC

In this video, you can see a rally of the volleyball being passed over the net after 3 hits each team, because Ecua-volley also follow the rules of Ecuador.

Chaza

lioujoan — 2023-12-19 05:28:45 UTC

Chaza is a South American sport played with a racquet. It's played inside a rectangular court with 4 players on each side and a line running through the middle. The game's goal is to deliver the ball to the other side of the court without it getting returned. Chaza is significant to Ecuador's culture because it is also a national sport of Ecuador itself. It has been played in Ecuador since the 15th century so it is a tradition passed down from a long time ago.

https://sportsfoundation.org/ecuador-national-sport/

Football

lioujoan — 2023-12-19 05:48:45 UTC

Football is the number 1 most played sport in the world, with people kicking the ball trying to get it into the opponent team's goals. There are a lot of games, matches, and tournaments going around the world that attract a lot of fans. It's also the most played sport in Ecuador. Football is a very significant culture in Ecuador because Ecuadorians love football. Their passion and enthusiasm are a big part of it, they even have a national team that competes in the World Cup. They also have local football clubs and they are a big fan of street football. As a teenager in Ecuador, football is a huge part of their life. There are cultural events and celebrations for football, which cover a big portion of the media when the matches begin, and football is what helps Ecuador gain international recognition because they enter the World Cup.

The image above is the national football team of Ecuador.

https://www.britannica.com/sports/football-soccer

Football Biography #1

lioujoan — 2023-12-19 05:53:53 UTC

This is the biography of Enner Valencia, the best football player in Ecuador.

Football Biography #2

lioujoan — 2023-12-19 05:58:00 UTC

This is a biography of Antonio Valencia, a former footballer from Ecuador that is already retired. To not be confused, Antonio Valencia and Enner Valencia are not related.

Spanish

lioujoan — 2023-12-27 02:47:25 UTC

Spanish is the language spoken by most countries in the South America. It's a language native to approximately 405 million people in the world. Spanish is the official language in Ecuador and it is the key to communication between the Ecuadorians. It is how literature and arts are presented in Ecuador and the education in Ecuador is also in Spanish. It's the language used in the media as well, therefore Spanish is an incredibly significant part of Ecuador's culture.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Spanish-language

Kichwa

lioujoan — 2023-12-27 03:02:15 UTC

KKichwa is the main language in the Inca Empire and is still a language widely spoken today. It's an indigenous language spoken by the Kichwa people living in South America. There are approximately 8-10 million speakers. Kichwa is the identity of many indigenous people in Ecuador. It is their indigenous language that they know, they use it to communicate in their communities and home. It is sometimes the language of their media and in some regions, education is in Kichwa too. Most people in Ecuador are bilingual with this as their second language and Spanish as their first.

https://www.mustgo.com/worldlanguages/quechua/

English

lioujoan — 2023-12-27 03:06:02 UTC

English is spoken in Ecuador as a language that allows the locals to communicate with tourists and visitors. But very few Ecuadorians speak English, and if you do, the salespeople might charge you more for things because you don't understand their language. English is the language that most tourists use to communicate with the locals in Ecuador, it is how Ecuador does business with other countries, and some education in Ecuador offer English as part of their curriculum. That's how English is significant to Ecuador's culture.

https://www.evaneos.com/ecuador/holidays/survival-vocabulary/#:~:text=Other%20than%20those%20involved%20in,Quechua%20as%20a%20second%20language.

Pasillo

lioujoan — 2023-12-27 03:16:01 UTC

Pasillo is a very famous style of music in Columbia but it's also frequently played in Ecuador. Overall, it's a musical genre that is often heard in the Latin Americas, usually with a down-tempo and played with a guitar. Pasillo and Ecuador have a deep relationship, the lyrics represent Ecuador's past, and it is a famous dance form in Ecuador. Pasillos are considered the musical identity of Ecuador.

https://www.ecuador.com/blog/pasillo-the-rhythm-of-ecuador/

Pasacalle

lioujoan — 2023-12-27 03:22:04 UTC

Pasacalle is a type of music with a 3/4 beat that is usually associated with a dance. It has an upbeat rhythm and is energetic. It's also played/danced with a lot of emotion. Pasacalles are significant to Ecuador's culture because it has lyrical themes, are a type of dance, used in cultural celebrations, vary in different regions, and it has a role in Ecuadorian folklore.

The video above is people dancing to Pasacalle in a cultural celebration.

https://www.britannica.com/art/pasacalle

Marimba

lioujoan — 2023-12-28 05:50:13 UTC

Marimba Music is a type of music that is popular in Ecuador. It includes instruments such as a wood xylophone, bamboo tubes, and drums. It's also a well-known music in Costa Rica and Mexico. This genre of music is associated with the history of Ecuador because it is the music that the African slaves brought into Ecuador. It varies throughout the different regions of Ecuador, it is used in many cultural celebrations as well and is a dance accompaniment.

The video above is what marimba music in Ecuador sounds like in the coastal regions.

https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/marimba-music-traditional-chants-and-dances-from-the-colombia-south-pacific-region-and-esmeraldas-province-of-ecuador-01099#:~:text=The%20marimba%20music%20is%20played,irrespective%20of%20age%20or%20gender.

Tigua Masks- Quilotoa

lioujoan — 2024-01-02 04:55:05 UTC

Tigua masks represent and depict animals and traditions from the Ecuadorian Andes and Amazon. It’s a piece of artwork that is usually made in small family workshops, it’s a tradition-made art that is passed from generation to generation. Tigua masks are significant in Ecuador's culture because they symbolize the animals and spirits in their folklore stories and myths. The craftsmanship and origin are also shown on the masks. Those masks are used in traditional dances and performances, and it is another way Ecuador can make income from tourists. It is also a craft that is currently trying to be preserved.

https://news.mongabay.com/2019/01/the-man-who-made-ecuadors-wooden-tigua-masks-famous/

Looms- Otavalo

lioujoan — 2024-01-02 05:06:31 UTC

People from Otavalo are people who are good at arts and crafts. The looms they make can be garments that they wear such as scarfs, shawls, ponchos, tapestries, etc. But the traditional machines are slowly being replaced by the modern machines, but this tradition is being maintained. The looms in Otavalo are woven, and that is an indigenous tradition that the indigenous people passed down. The materials used to make those looms are traditional, the sheep wool and the natural dyes are all from Ecuador. Sometimes the weavers can tell stories with the looms they make. It's also one way to gain income from tourists.

https://ecuadorstores.com/woven-looms-from-otavalo-ecuador/

Filigree Silver Jewelry- Azuay

lioujoan — 2024-01-02 05:08:58 UTC

These handicrafts are made by weaving silver threads together to create jewelry such as rings, earrings, bracelets, brooches, etc. They specially design and make unique patterns on the jewelry. The making of this jewelry is a tradition passed down, the techniques are also passed down from ancestors, and the motif is mostly inspired by the local things such as nature, and animals. There are a lot of types of jewelry and it is a really special type of art. These pieces of jewelry can be displayed at cultural events and festivals and can also be sold for money to consumers.

https://www.kuodatravel.com/chordeleg-ecuador-silver-town/

Juego del Sapo (Toad in the Hole)

lioujoan — 2024-01-02 05:36:22 UTC

This game is played by throwing brass coins into a table with a hole in the middle. It includes tossing 4 coins (toads) like darts from the same distance onto a table and hoping that it will go into the hole for 2 points, if it lands on top you get one point. This game is a really significant part of Ecuador's culture because of the materials it is made out of, and the fact that most people in Ecuador has played this game before as a child or even as an adult.

https://www.mastersofgames.com/rules/toad-hole-rules.htm

La Rayuela (Hopscotch)

lioujoan — 2024-01-02 05:56:54 UTC

It’s played by throwing an object and hopping according to the squares to get to where the object is thrown. Hopscotch is a game that is well-known in a lot of countries. It is a game that Ecuadorians played as a child and a game that also has educational purposes such as teaching children about numbers and counting, and it is also an exercise. It's a tradition that everyone is trying to keep.

https://www.parents.com/fun/activities/hopscotch/

Trompo

lioujoan — 2024-01-02 06:03:10 UTC

A top that is spun by pulling a string that’s wrapped around it. You must launch it in the direction where the point is on the ground so it can spin continuously. Trompo is a traditional toy and game that is played, it practices hand-eye coordination and it also has symbolic meanings: the balance and stability of life. This toy is also played since a long time ago and is a tradition being passed down.

https://kellyandgayla.wordpress.com/2011/08/20/trompo/

Men- Guayaberas

lioujoan — 2024-01-02 12:51:39 UTC

Men in Ecuador usually wear Guayaberas which are loose-fitting shirts that are usually won inside of a jacket. It's usually distinguished by 4 pockets at the front with 2 embroidered patterns in front. This shirt has Ecuador's history because it is a mix of Spanish and Filipino clothing. Its symbol is Latin American style and charm, and it's worn as a traditional attire. It can be a customer however the man likes it, with the customed embroidery. Other regions also have other ways to wear it, and it can be considered modern fashion as well.

https://historymiami.org/wp-content/assets/guayabera.html#:~:text=to%20fashion%20phenomenon.-,What%20is%20a%20Guayabera%3F,of%20pleating%20and%2For%20embroidery.

Women- Light Dresses

lioujoan — 2024-01-02 12:56:23 UTC

Women usually wear light dresses, which are dresses made out of really light materials allowing those dresses to flow if the women spun around or the wind is blowing. This type of dress is significant to Ecuador's culture because it is specially fitted and adjusted to Ecuador's climate. This dress is also really convenient because it can be considered both formal and informal attire. This dress can also reflect the characteristics of the women because they can pick the colors that they like reflecting their personality.

https://blog.compassion.com/interesting-facts-about-ecuador/

Panama Hats

lioujoan — 2024-01-02 12:57:13 UTC

The Panama Hat is a hat that is tightly woven together. These hats are mostly worn in tropical and coastal settings because it’s light and are specially designed to make sure the people wearing the hat are cool and they originated from Ecuador. It is highly adored by tourists and is recognized internationally. Therefore these hats are significant to Ecuador's culture.

https://www.genuinepanamahats.co.uk/blogs/articles/panama-hat-origin-history#:~:text=The%20origin%20of%20the%20famous,were%20observed%20weaving%20hats%20from

Devil Dance of Pillaro

lioujoan — 2024-01-03 04:57:42 UTC

This is a festival where people come together and dance to celebrate a new year on January 1st- January 6th. This tradition includes people dancing on the streets, and music, and there will be performances with traditional masked characters. This is significant in Ecuador's culture because it includes a lot of things I talked about above, such as masked characters, music, and dancing.

https://library.osu.edu/site/dancingwithdevils/diablada/#:~:text=The%20Diablada%20de%20P%C3%ADllaro%20is,performances%20by%20traditional%20masked%20characters.

Yuca Festival

lioujoan — 2024-01-03 05:31:58 UTC

The Yuca festival is a festival for the Ecuadorian Amazon where the tribe leaders and tribes come together to sing and dance to celebrate the ripening of fruits. This is significant to Ecuador's culture because indigenous tribe leaders come together and celebrate the agriculture of the country, and agriculture is a very important aspect of Ecuador's culture.

https://www.exoticca.com/us/america/south-america/ecuador/events

Custard Apple Festival

lioujoan — 2024-01-03 05:33:07 UTC

This is a traditional festival celebrated by Ecuadorians where they spend a whole day doing activities around custard apple-related things. Dishes made out of custard apples are eaten and judges come to decide and find the best fruit. This is another agricultural celebration of Ecuador.

The picture above is people with the best custard apples.

https://www.exoticca.com/us/america/south-america/ecuador/events

Catholic- 63.8%

lioujoan — 2024-01-03 12:54:30 UTC

Most people in Ecuador are catholic because it was the religion that was introduced to most of Latin America during the Spanish conquest. The difference between Catholicism and Christianity is that Catholicism believes in only 1 God while Christianity believes in the trinity.

https://www.ecuador.com/culture/religion/#:~:text=People%20in%20Ecuador%20are%20primarily,like%20the%20Evangelists%20and%20Adventists.

Evangelists- 14.3%

lioujoan — 2024-01-04 04:43:44 UTC

In Latin- America, most evangelists call themselves protestants. They learned about this religion from the British Colonists who were protestants themselves. Evangelists are people that tries to convert other people to believing in Christian faith.

https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/it-happened-today/6/19

Other forms of Christianity

lioujoan — 2024-01-04 04:47:16 UTC

These other forms of Christianity were brought one by one by different missionaries or different nations that conquered Ecuador, adding to the fact that Ecuador is rich in culture.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1067057/religious-affiliation-in-ecuador/

Inti Raymi

lioujoan — 2024-01-04 04:55:59 UTC

This tradition is celebrated by the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti, one of the most respected gods in the Inca Empire. In this tradition, people dance, wear costumes, have religious ceremonies, and enjoy traditional foods.

https://advantage-travel-ecuador.com/the-inti-raymi-a-traditional-festival-that-celebrated-across-the-andes/#:~:text=The%20primary%20activities%20that%20take,the%20enjoyment%20of%20traditional%20gastronomy.

Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead)

lioujoan — 2024-01-04 05:02:39 UTC

This day is celebrated by most countries in South America. It’s similar to Halloween but the Mexican version. This holiday celebrates the dead and is also seen in the movie Coco. It is on November 2nd, and on that day, people visit tombs and give flowers to the dead. They also enjoy a big feast.

https://www.viator.com/blog/Celebrating-Day-of-the-Dead-in-Ecuador/l93898#:~:text=Ecuador's%20D%C3%ADa%20de%20los%20Difuntos,2%20sees%20the%20biggest%20celebrations.

Corpus Christi

lioujoan — 2024-01-04 05:06:11 UTC

This is a tradition introduced by the Spanish people during the Spanish Conquest, and it’s a Catholic celebration that goes on for 60 days celebrating the resurrection of Christ. It's celebrated on May 30, and people dance, have parades, etc. This tradition is really similar to parties.

https://notyouraverageamerican.com/corpus-christi-ecuador/#:~:text=A%20parade%20or%20procession%20that,own%20version%20of%20Corpus%20Christi.

Flag of Ecuador

lioujoan — 2024-01-04 05:57:36 UTC

Video: Kichwa

lioujoan — 2024-01-04 06:01:44 UTC

This video explains and teaches the language Kichwa. It teaches how to pronounce it and what are the meanings of the basic words.

Video: Music in Ecuador

lioujoan — 2024-01-04 12:19:28 UTC

This video shows the special music and it's past in Ecuador. It is an official video from the UNESCO.

Audio: Pasillo

lioujoan — 2024-01-04 12:22:23 UTC

Audio: Handicrafts

lioujoan — 2024-01-04 12:47:46 UTC

Religion Biography: Catholic Priest

lioujoan — 2024-01-05 11:11:18 UTC

This is a video of a biography of a catholic priest. *Video is in Spanish but there are English captions provided by YouTube

Text (News): The Day of the Dead

lioujoan — 2024-01-05 12:14:04 UTC

It is related to Ecuador because Ecuador celebrates it by drinking a special purple drink (smoothies) that is mentioned above.

Text (News): Devil Dance of Pillaro

lioujoan — 2024-01-05 12:43:45 UTC

This is a news article about he Devil Dance of Pillaro

Photo Gallery: Inti Raymi

lioujoan — 2024-01-05 13:18:28 UTC

This photo gallery shows what the Inti Raymi festival looks like.

Photo Gallery: Panama Hats

lioujoan — 2024-01-05 13:44:24 UTC

This photo gallery goes into more detail about panama hats

PPT: Colada Morada

lioujoan — 2024-01-05 14:10:55 UTC

This PPT explains what Colada Morada is, and how it is made, but at the same time it also explains what the bread is served with. There are also substitutions for the ingredients if ingredients are not found because some berries or spices can only be found in South-American countries.

PPT:Llapingachos

lioujoan — 2024-01-05 14:26:41 UTC

In this PPT, you can see what Llapingachos are, how they are made, and what are the sauces/toppings that usually go with it.

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