As in most cultures, the celebration of birthdays is an important milestone each year for yourself and your loved ones. It is a way to show appreciation for important people in your life by celebrating the day they were born and the kind of person, friend or family member they have become. Especially in a smaller town such as Molinopampa, community life is hugely valued, and celebrating the birth of your fellow community members is an important tradition to recognize how important they are in your life and the difference they make by being there.
There is not a stong connection between the environment and these traditions. Possibly, because most of the people who live in Molinopampa are farmers, the availability of eggs for the egg-throwing birthday tradition is tied to the poultry that most people raise here. Of all the things they could choose to throw at people on their birthdays, eggs are readily available here, at a cheap price and in great quantities.
