Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun)
What is Inti Raymi?
This Indigenous festival celebrates the Sun God and takes place in June during the summer solstice.
What is La Diablada de Píllaro?
This colorful January festival in Tungurahua features people dressed as devils wearing handmade masks.
What is Carnaval de Guaranda?
This February festival is famous for water fights, foam spray, and traditional music.
Who are the Kichwa (Quechua) people?
Inti Raymi is traditionally celebrated by this Indigenous group in the Andean region of Ecuador.
What is Tungurahua?
La Diablada de Píllaro is celebrated in this Ecuadorian province.
What is Bolívar?
Carnaval de Guaranda is celebrated in this Ecuadorian province.
What are traditional Indigenous garments (ponchos, anacos, and sombreros)?
During Inti Raymi, communities perform traditional dances and wear this type of traditional Andean clothing.
What is papier-mâché (or handcrafted materials like paper and clay)?
The masks used in La Diablada are traditionally made by local artisans using this material.
Who is Taita Carnaval?
This traditional character represents the spirit of Carnaval and is known as the “Father of Carnival.”