New Year Traditions Ecuador

New year s eve in ecuador is one of the biggest events of the year.

New year traditions ecuador. Small towns and many big city neighborhoods take to the streets set off fireworks and burn effigies of the old year all while wearing yellow underwear and eating grapes at midnight. The streets are plenty of activities for all the ages and styles. They also wear brans new clothing of specific colors to attract good luck prosperity love and money.

During the night of december 31 ecuadorians traditionally fire fireworks. El año viejo or monigote. Live music competitions drink dolls and masks.

Other ecuadorian new year s traditions include. This tradition is typical in the whole country but the most intense activity can be found in quito guayaquil and cuenca. The following are traditions that are celebrated to close the year and welcome the next one.

Running up and down the block with an empty suitcase to signal future travels in the new year. Across this modest andean nation communities gather to celebrate in high style. Carrying a pocketful of lentils during the countdown to welcome an abundance of good fortune.

This figure represents the old year and on jan 1st 12 00 am we set it on fire.