New YearBy, Fernando PalomequeThe new year is very important
holiday for the Ecuadorians. In the days before the New Year people
prepare everything for the party.
Normally most Ecuadorians buy traditional liquor known as
Zhumir, but in other cases people buy beer or wine.
The food is also very important in this celebration. More
typical food is roast pork and guinea pig in other cases.
The fireworks are also favorites in society. many people occupy
the fireworks before and after the new year to accompany the
celebration.
Year old doll. This doll is a fundamental part of the
celebration, this doll is burned minutes before 12 oclock at night.
This doll symbolizes all that means the past year and burn it means
a new beginning.
Some traditions are for example run the entire block with a
suitcase. It means that in the new year that person could trip ad
visit some places in the world.
