Anniversary of the Founding of Quito(Ecuador)
Annual celebration marking the founding of Quito, the capital of Ecuador, on December 6, 1534.
On December 6 residents of Quito commemorate the city's founding by Spanish conquistador Sebastián de Belalcázar in 1534. The day features civic ceremonies including flag-raising and official speeches by local authorities. Cultural events such as traditional music, dance performances, art exhibitions, and culinary festivals showcase Quito's rich heritage. Parades wind through historic neighborhoods, highlighting colonial architecture and indigenous influences. Residents and visitors gather in the Plaza de la Independencia for communal celebrations. The anniversary fosters civic pride and reflects on Quito's evolution from a small settlement to a vibrant modern capital.
Anniversary of the Founding of Quito
Ecuador