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November, precedes the solemn processions on Good Friday and elaborate nighttime masses on Holy Saturday. Businesses not closed already will close on Saturday. Easter morning Mass (Pascua) signifies the end of the deprivations of Lent and the holiday cycle. For the year 2001, Ash Wednesday falls on Feb. 28; Palm Sunday falls on April 7; and Easter falls on April 14. February 27 - Countrywide: Patriotism Day--Speeches, parades, flag-waving. Countrywide: Intense partying and revelry mark CARNIVAL-- the three days prior to Ash Wednesday. Many shops and services close to celebrate the major holiday of the year. It is common for "carnival spirit" to start weeks before, especially with the water throwing. May 1 - Countrywide: Labor Day--most shops and services stay open. Some parades and speeches focusing on workers. May 24 - Countrywide: The Battle of Pichincha--commemorates Battle of Tarqui over Spain in 1822. May/June (ninth Thursday after Easter) - Countrywide: Corpus Christi--honors the Eucharist, heavy indigenous influence in the Andean highlands; parades, street dancing, harvest fiestas. June 24 - Otavalo, Guamote, Tabacundo: Saint John the Baptist Commemoration, one of the biggest Indigenous celebrations in the Otavalo area. Lots of dancing and folklore music, as of late--cultural programs, presentations. Goes on for 3 days, continues into the St. Peter and Paul fiesta. June 28-29 - Countrywide: Religious fiesta of St. Peter and St. Paul. Largely celebrated in the "Campo". Lots of celebrations in the town of Cayambe. |
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