The Ecuadorian Pride Festival in NY celebrates the musical essence of the Andean country

he is Ecuador Pride Festival In its 11th edition, in Queens, it is planned to put a very powerful amplifier on the traditional music and cultural values ​​of the Andean country. The organizers plan to re-introduce indigenous tunes such as the sanjuanito, the yaraví and the march to the world.

This event will take place this Sunday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Backyard Science Hall in Corona Parkas part of the Ecuadorian Heritage Monthin which independence is marked.

Since its establishment, this festival has become the most important tricolor music meeting in New York, which brought together the diaspora of the tri-state area.

“Although in previous years, there were some reflections on the political situation of our country on the agenda. This year we are going to concentrate fully in promoting our folk music, “which is of great value in showing our cultural richness,” explained Joel Farfán, producer and creator of this campaign.

Music and tourism

The other side of this festival of music, food and dance is to remember around the world, although Ecuador has been shaken in recent years by incidents of violence, There are places where tourism activity is being reactivated. And it’s worth a visit.

“Although crime has affected our nation’s coastline, There are towns like Cuenca and Baños de Agua Santawho live mainly from tourism, where visitors from all over the world still come. “We need to reinforce that, for the good of these communities,” Farfan considered it.

The mayor of Cuenca, Cristian Zamora and Baños de Agua Santa, Marlon Guevara to be in the Big Apple, to be part of this free family activity that wants to celebrate, with the participation of the so-called town bands, a This country has musical differences in South America and unique and safe natural places.

As he says Mercy Pacheco, from the organizing committee of this festival, wants to give accurate information to the diaspora about how some security efforts have been made.. In addition, as the landslide does not affect the access to Baños de Agua Santa, one of the most touristic towns in Ecuador. It was recorded after nine hours of rain last June.

“This time we also want to overcome the wrong information that migrants have about these places. Many have stopped going, because they assume that there is no access to the land due to the tragedy caused by the rains. And it’s not true. In the case of Cuenca, There are security initiatives for visitors, unique throughout the country“, said Pacheco.

This year the Ecuadorian Pride Festival will emphasize the most indigenous and traditional rhythms of the Andean country. (Photo: Courtesy of Ecuadorian Pride Festival)Credit: Courtesy

The attractions

“This is my destiny, so full of pain, crying far from my country, far from my father and my love,” the traditional song begins. “Collar of Tears”, a song that describes the pain that Ecuadorian migrants experience when they leave their country in search of a better life. Such themes will be played at this festival, to make the new generations aware of, that there are musical expressions that identify Ecuadorianity.

For this cultural event, the presence of the band Show May 24which since last May has been on tour through several cities in the country.

In addition, Las Diablitas Taz Taz, María Rosa Patrón, Grupo 7, Santa Lucía Proaño, Mayra Alvarado, Gitanas de la Cumbia, La Jara Band and the special guests Loco Living and Ronny Candela.

The folklore group will also be involved Talk to the City.

Our support for the diaspora

This community action is supported by El Diario, which at this time has joined the law firm Napoli School to pay homage to the Ecuadorian diaspora in their Independence celebrations.

In detail:

• Ecuador Pride Festival this will start Sunday, August 11, at 10 in the morning, with a mass ceremony. Later, the various art activities will begin and end at 8:00 pm.

• It will be done in the Flushing Meadow Backyard Science Hall in Corona Park. 47-01, 111 TH ST, Corona, Queens. For more information on bands and activities visit: feizorgulloecuatoriano.com