Easy Podcast - Day of the Dead in Ecuador, a celebration of life - Easy Español

Every November 1st and 2nd, thousands of Ecuadoreans gather at cemeteries bringing food, flowers, candles, and personal objects of the deceased to celebrate Día de los Finados. The Day of the Dead celebration combines Ecuador's ancestral indigenous traditions with Catholic practices to create a unique celebration of life and death that strengths community bonds and keeps the memory of their dearly departed dear and near to their hearts. Click play to learn all about the special foods, flowers and traditions that make el Día de Muertos ecuatoriano one of its kind!