Quito (December 6) and United States (July 4)

Comparison between parties

Parties are essential in every country or city. They are a small celebration as a tribute to pay homage to some historic event or the foundation of it.

Let's review two important dates in the history of Quito and the history of the United States.

PARTY OF QUITO (December 6)

Origin of the holiday

In the capital of Ecuador, four friends met: Luis Banderas, Alberto Valencia, César Larrea and Gonzalo Benítez. They talked about the festivities of Quito in November 1959, what should be done for Quito on the occasion of the anniversary of its foundation, since this date was approaching them.

When the night of December 5 and 6, bands and orchestras would have prepared to go out into the streets and tour their respective neighborhoods offering music with a gesture of gallantry.

Thus the festivities of Quito were consolidated, with their respective queens and musical groups.

Food

The typical food fairs of the capital, installed in the center, north and south of the city, offered traditional food of the capital like sweet dark, figs with cheese, hornado, fry and locro Quito. The prices are between $ 3 and $ 5.

In addition to treats and small snacks as it has been giving time ago such as pancakes, ice cream, salchipapas and an occasional drink.

Traditional Costumes

From this time the Quito people celebrate Quito with countless activities that have become a custom and tradition that year after year are repeated with great joy throughout the city.

• The traditional card game "40"
• Interbarrial Games
• Passacaglia Festival
• Canelazos
• Town Bands
• Tours in chivas

Dance

The dance is what is never missing in the traditional parade of the fellowship where we can see dances such as:

1. San Juanito                      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH8cGaUPpNg
2. Pasillos                            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glfy47u45Ok 
3. Pasacalle                         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FstNWT7sgo 
4. Marimba                           https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWJFE3H9xS0

Music

https://youtu.be/AjNz6eMV2IQ

The musics set for these dates are traditionally from Quito, ranging from the most typical as is "the Chullita Quiteño" to flute instrumentals that blow with a harmonic simulating the beautiful breezes of the Andes.

PARTY OF THE UNITED STATES (JULY 4)

Origin of the Holiday

This day marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 in which the country proclaimed its formal separation from the British Empire. It is usually celebrated with many outdoor activities such as parades, baseball games and fireworks shows.

Food

Food is one of the most outstanding traditions of the July 4th celebrations. Families gather to make a great barbecue and there are always main courses like hamburgers, chicken wings, beans with pork, coleslaw (typical US salad), popcorn and ice cream.

Traditional costumes

Families celebrate Independence Day by receiving or attending a picnic and taking advantage of the day off. In some years it falls as a long weekend and the time is used to reconnect with relatives. Decorations (such as balloons, flags and clothing) are usually colored red, white and blue, the colors of the American flag. Parades usually occur in the morning, while fireworks occur in the evening or at night in places such as parks, amusement parks, beaches or squares.

Fireworks shows are held in many states, and many fireworks are sold for personal use or as an alternative to a public spectacle. Security concerns have led some states to ban fireworks or limit the sizes and types allowed.

Dance

Square dance is a traditional dance with a long history. It emerged in the seventeenth century in England and came to the US through the settlers. It is part of American folklore and is the official dance of 22 states.

This dance is carried out with four couples, a total of eight people, and it is used so that the neighbors of an area get to know each other and socialize. A square must be formed, so each duo stands at one end.

https://youtu.be/Upu1l3eLid4

Music

The very list of Lana releases the single at this time along with a video that shines without shameless taboos yankees topics. We do not know how they will take it in their country, that they will ignore it a bit; What we have clear is that we will cheerleader style one of the best refrains of the year while a flag flutters in the background.

https://youtu.be/7daxzs-EK2A

Links:

http://www.elcomercio.com/sabores/quito-tradicion-mundo-fiestas-platostipicos.html
https://www.google.com.ec/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj-zOrh2djYAhUyUd8KHQsiAcMQFggpMAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpanamausembassy.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F07%2F03%2Ffeliz-4-de-julio-comidas-tradicionales-de-estados-unidos%2F&usg=AOvVaw0S2h7Tr85w440xfqO-FdSC
http://musikorner.com/2012/07/04/top-10-musica-para-celebrar-el-4-de-julio/