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.