Ecuador Independence Day 2021

Google Dooles 18.08.2021 23:01  Date: August 10, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates Ecuador’s Independence Day, an annual commemoration of when the country ignited its rebellion against Spanish rule and declared sovereignty in 1809. Of the 13 countries that lie upon the Earth’s equator, only one has taken its name: Ecuador. From villages in the vast tropical rainforests of the southern Amazon to cities tucked between Andean mountain peaks, the equatorial South American nation comes to life with celebrations of independence and its diverse heritage. The nation’s capital of Quito typically hosts traditional parades, concerts, and cultural festivals in historic centers such as the Plaza de la Independencia—named in honor of the city’s role as the epicenter of the struggle for freedom. Known as the “rhythm of Ecuador,” pasillo music provides the soundtrack to many of these events and is often accompanied by dancers dressed in traditional and colorful loose-fitting shirts known as guayaberas. The nation’s yellow, blue, and red–striped flag, depicted in the Doodle artwork, flies high across the nation to remind celebrants of their push towards liberation. ¡Feliz Dia de la Independencia, Ecuador! Location: Tags: , , , ,