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The '''Fiestas de Quito''' (celebrations of Quito) is a weeklong period from the end of November to 6 December celebrating the foundation of [[Quito]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moeller |first=Nathalie |date=2017-11-28 |title=Fiestas de Quito! The Capital City's Favorite Celebration |url=https://www.metropolitan-touring.com/fiestas-de-quito/ |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=Metropolitan Touring |language=en-US}}</ref> During this period, bullfighting<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2010-12-10 |title=Ecuador: “Fiestas de Quito”: Tradition and Resistance |url=https://globalvoices.org/2010/12/10/ecuador-fiestas-de-quito-tradition-and-resistance/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804055041/https://globalvoices.org/2010/12/10/ecuador-fiestas-de-quito-tradition-and-resistance/ |archive-date=4 August 2020 |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=Global Voices |language=en}}</ref> at the [[Plaza de toros de Quito|Plaza de Toros]], [[flamenco dancing]], opera and theater shows are presented. Parades that present the new [[Reina de Quito]],<ref name=":0" /> marching school war bands, and other events can be enjoyed. In addition to celebrating the founding of [[Quito]], some neighborhoods celebrate their favorite saint and for processions and block parties with live music and bands. People can also take a ride around the city on a [[Chiva bus|Chiva]], which is an open "party" bus with live bands. [[Plaza Foch]] is also a destination for the people because of its vast space with restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels, shops and special events. |
The '''Fiestas de Quito''' (celebrations of Quito) is a weeklong period from the end of November to 6 December celebrating the foundation of [[Quito]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moeller |first=Nathalie |date=2017-11-28 |title=Fiestas de Quito! The Capital City's Favorite Celebration |url=https://www.metropolitan-touring.com/fiestas-de-quito/ |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=Metropolitan Touring |language=en-US}}</ref> During this period, bullfighting<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2010-12-10 |title=Ecuador: “Fiestas de Quito”: Tradition and Resistance |url=https://globalvoices.org/2010/12/10/ecuador-fiestas-de-quito-tradition-and-resistance/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804055041/https://globalvoices.org/2010/12/10/ecuador-fiestas-de-quito-tradition-and-resistance/ |archive-date=4 August 2020 |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=Global Voices |language=en}}</ref> at the [[Plaza de toros de Quito|Plaza de Toros]], [[flamenco dancing]], opera and theater shows are presented. Parades that present the new [[Reina de Quito]],<ref name=":0" /> marching school war bands, and other events can be enjoyed. In addition to celebrating the founding of [[Quito]], some neighborhoods celebrate their favorite saint and for processions and block parties with live music and bands. People can also take a ride around the city on a [[Chiva bus|Chiva]], which is an open "party" bus with live bands. [[Plaza Foch]] is also a destination for the people because of its vast space with restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels, shops and special events. |
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Revision as of 21:10, 12 December 2022
The Fiestas de Quito (celebrations of Quito) is a weeklong period from the end of November to 6 December celebrating the foundation of Quito.[1] During this period, bullfighting[2] at the Plaza de Toros, flamenco dancing, opera and theater shows are presented. Parades that present the new Reina de Quito,[2] marching school war bands, and other events can be enjoyed. In addition to celebrating the founding of Quito, some neighborhoods celebrate their favorite saint and for processions and block parties with live music and bands. People can also take a ride around the city on a Chiva, which is an open "party" bus with live bands. Plaza Foch is also a destination for the people because of its vast space with restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels, shops and special events.
References
- ^ Moeller, Nathalie (28 November 2017). "Fiestas de Quito! The Capital City's Favorite Celebration". Metropolitan Touring. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Ecuador: "Fiestas de Quito": Tradition and Resistance". Global Voices. 10 December 2010. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2022.