Characters
This person is a woman, but a man usually wears the costume. She rides a horse in Latacunga.
Who is Mama Negra?
People play with water, foam, and flour in February or March.
Carnival
A purple drink made with fruits and corn. We eat it with "Guaguas de Pan."
What is Colada Morada?
This character has a mask with two faces. He dances during the Inti Raymi.
Diablo Huma
On this day, people burn "old dolls" (monigotes) at midnight.
New Year’s Eve
A famous soup with 12 different grains and fish. We eat it during Holy Week (Semana Santa).
Fanesca
Men dress as "sad women" on December 31st. They ask for money in the street.
The Widow (La Viuda)
People visit the cemetery to see their family and eat bread. It is in November.
Day of the Dead
A traditional food in the Andes mountains. It is a small animal
Roasted Guinea Pig