eHuzhou Countries

Language Overview Spanish is the official language. Kichwa (also Quichua or Quechua) is widespread, especially in the Sierra. Chibcha and various other indigenous languages ​​are also spoken, such as Awapit (language of the Awá), A’ingae (language of the Cofan), Achuar-Shiwiar (language of the Achuar and Shiwiar), Cha’palaachi (language of the Chachi), Tsa’fiki (language of the Tsáchila), Paicoca (language of the Siona and Secoya) and Wao Tededeo (language of the Waorani). Of these languages, Shuar, spoken in the southern Oriente, is…

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Children’s birthday in Ecuador If you were born in Ecuador, you would probably celebrate your birthday pretty big. At least in a wealthier family. The festival is organized around a theme, for example Minnie Mouse. The piñata then goes with the motto. This is a paper mache figure that is filled with candy and hung up. Blindfolded, the children try to hit it with sticks until it breaks and it rains sweet things… There is also a birthday cake and…

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