Easter in Ecuador

Easter is part of Holy Week where the crucifixion of Jesus is celebrated in the "Good Friday" and the "Easter Sunday" Resurrection and his first appearance to his disciples celebrated.

 Easter is the most important celebration of the Christian Church, where the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is commemorated on the third day after being crucified, according to the canonical Gospels. The word Easter comes from the Latin "páscae" which in turn comes from the Greek "πάσχα" (pasjua), an adaptation of the Hebrew "פסח" (Pesach), which means "pass" or "jump".

Easter Music

Easter edges that characterize the death and resurrection of Jesus the prophet are sung around Easter, some of the most characteristic songs are:

The Cielo Canta Alegria!

Christ Resurrected

Sequence of Pentecost

 Come, Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit,

 Send Your Spirit, Lord.

Typical food

The most important dish of Holy Week in Ecuador is the Fanesca. Which should take 12 grains and vegetables, as they represent the 12 disciples, and that fish represents Jesus.

Also in the easter they eat fried ripe plantains, fresh cheese, hard boiled egg slices, leathery white onions, fried pies or pastries wind.

A traditional companion for Fanesca is the molo, an Ecuadorian variation of mashed potatoes.

The most popular desserts are fresh figs, rice pudding, he eats and drinks or fruit salad.

During the time of Easter, they are usually also prepare humitas.

Customs and traditions

In Ecuador, the celebration of Easter has particular characteristics. Processions, preparing the Fanesca or the tendency to spend the holiday on the beach are some of the ways Ecuadorians have been changing the tradition of commemorating this Catholic celebration.

The Catholic Church begins the period of Lent with the imposition of ashes, this consists of 40 days of penance and prayer that lead to joy and peace celebrate Easter celebrations.

charities are practiced, such as visiting the sick.

In this period there is an obligation for Christians, attending Mass every Sunday and actively participate in the Eucharist, in addition to fasting and abstinence on Ash Wednesday.

During the night of Holy Thursday, it is also tradition make the famous route of the Seven Churches. In this event, a character named Cornet lilac suits that cover the entire face of the wearer, so that only the eyes uncovered are shown. It is very important that the Cucurucho walk barefoot, because this is a way to expunge their sins.