These are some of the most popular and fun traditions for celebrating New Year’s Eve or Año Viejo in Ecuador. People usually hang out with friends and family during the day. For my last visit to Ecuador we had a “chanchada” or pork cook out party with my brother’s in laws family. At night time, especially in small towns, there are celebrations and dancing on the streets – usually in the main square. At midnight everyone brings out their Año Viejo figures or effigy dolls, make a large pile, and burns them to represent burning the old year. Here’s a quick overview of some of my favorite Ecuadorian traditions for celebrating the end of the year:
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