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New Year’s Eve or Año Viejo celebrations in Ecuador

By Layla Pujol 2 Comments

Jumping over the burning Año Viejos in Ecuador

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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Eating pork fritada in Ecuador

By Layla Pujol 1 Comment

Eating pork fritada in Ecuador

Eating fritada in Ecuador is a popular weekend activity, especially for those living or visiting the Sierra or Andean Highlands. It’s a common practice for people living in the cities to go for a paseo or getaway to the smaller villages (pueblos). Some people have weekend fincas (small farms) or second homes in these country side pueblos; while others just go for the day. In these small towns, and on the way, you will find many restaurants and food stands that sell a variety of traditional food (comida típica). One of the most popular weekend dishes is fritada de chancho, a pork dish made by cooking chunks of pork in large pans with water until the water has been consumed and the pork is left to cook itself in its own fat. The results are delicious pieces of pork that are crispy and golden on the outside while juicy and tender inside.

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Filed Under: Andes, Ecuador, Food, Traditions

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 Layla Pujol is an Ecuadorian modern-day nomad who loves to cook and travel. She lives in Seattle and is currently working on her first cookbook, which will focus on delicious Ecuadorian and Latin recipes (adapted to her style). More

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