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    The city of Cuenca, Ecuador celebrates its independence from Spain every November 3rd. Festivities include arts and crafts booths, art shows, food, music, dances, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Tomebamba River. A tradition is the election of Miss Cholita Cuencana, which celebrates Ecuadorian culture and takes place outdoors. Military parades with floats and queens also occur to commemorate Cuenca achieving independence on November 3, 1820.

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    The city of Cuenca, Ecuador celebrates its independence from Spain every November 3rd. Festivities include arts and crafts booths, art shows, food, music, dances, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Tomebamba River. A tradition is the election of Miss Cholita Cuencana, which celebrates Ecuadorian culture and takes place outdoors. Military parades with floats and queens also occur to commemorate Cuenca achieving independence on November 3, 1820.

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    Holiday and Tradition: Independence Day, Cuenca - Ecuador

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    The city of Cuenca, Ecuador celebrates its independence from Spain every November 3rd. Festivities include arts and crafts booths, art shows, food, music, dances, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Tomebamba River. A tradition is the election of Miss Cholita Cuencana, which celebrates Ecuadorian culture and takes place outdoors. Military parades with floats and queens also occur to commemorate Cuenca achieving independence on November 3, 1820.

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    HOLIDAY AND TRADITION

    Independence Day, Cuenca - Ecuador

    Independence Day, Cuenca Ecuador


    The Spanish settlement of Cuenca was founded on April 12, 1557. Cuenca achieved its independence from Spain on November 3, 1820. Every year on November 3rd, Cuenca is filled with celebrations.

    Independence Day, Cuenca - Ecuador

    There are arts and crafts booths, art shows, carnival rides, traditional Ecuadorian foods, dances, music, fireworks and more...and the fireworks display is spectacular.

    Independence Day, Cuenca - Ecuador

    RIVER TOMEBAMBA

    Independence Day, Cuenca - Ecuador

    The 7 churches and old colonial houses

    Independence Day, Cuenca - Ecuador

    MISS CHOLITA CUENCANA

    The election of Miss Cholita Cuencana is a tradition that is celebrated outdoors to all the public.
    Independence Day, Cuenca - Ecuador

    Military Parades Parades Floats With Their Queen Of Cuenca Flokloricos Straw Shawl And Dances.

    Independence Day, Cuenca - Ecuador

    PLATE TYPICS THE CUENCA CITY - El Cuy


    - El Hornado Y Cuchicara

    Independence Day, Cuenca - Ecuador

    Set off fireworks


    - El castillo - Vaca loca

    Independence Day, Cuenca - Ecuador

    Athletic Race night 10 km.

    Independence Day, Cuenca - Ecuador

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