Bringing in the new year in Quito was an experience indeed and the traditions were very different than what we are used to in Canada. It is a major celebration continuing into the wee small hours of the night. The fire works started at 8:00 at night and continued until one in the morning they were unbelievable continuing as long as they did. We spent part of the night in our room on the 12th floor and watching the fireworks explode all around us...literally.
Also as part of the celebrations, effigies are made and burned to mark the end of the new year.
As well some of the men dress as the widow of the new year then stop traffic and get a "donation" from drivers...all in good fun.
As well some of the men dress as the widow of the new year then stop traffic and get a "donation" from drivers...all in good fun.
We were quite blown away by it all...
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