In fact, the region was inhabited with a vibrant culture even before the Inca arrived. Quito has been around much longer than 1534. The strong colonial influence of Spanish culture in Ecuador, and most of South America, means 1534 is the recognized starting point. It’s not that everyone feels grateful to the Spanish, but they want to celebrate for their own reasons. The people of Quito love their city, and they love a good party. Fiestas de Quito is the perfect combination.
Fiestas de Quito is connected to the land, to a special territory that people have settled and inhabited for thousands of years. The many museums of pre-Colombian art and culture reflect the beautify and complexity of indigenous culture long before the Spanish arrived and colonized this area. They brought their own culture, which is now Ecuadorian culture – the Spanish language, the Roman Catholic religion, and European architecture, to name a few. This is not all there is to Ecuador and Quito. It is a modern, vibrant city full of promise. The people are managing a new balancing act between their indigenous heritage, Spanish influence, and the natural beauty of their country. Fiestas de Quito is one way they celebrate all those things with joy!
