Ecuador Independence Day

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Related Hashtags	#Bales2022FilmChallenge, #Ecuador
2022 Date	August 10, 2022
2023 Date	August 10, 2023

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Ecuador Independence Day in 2022

Wednesday, Aug 10

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Ecuador Independence Day History

Ecuador Independence Day celebrates the beginning of a process to gain independence from Spain. On this day in 1809, notable patriots who had formed a group called Junta Soberana de Quito informed the president of the Real Audiencia de Quito (the administrative unit set up by the Spanish colonizers) that he was relieved of his duties. This act was not taken lightly by Spain. This event is known as El Primer Grito de Independencia (first cry for independence). It was one of the first steps in the fight for independence in Latin America. For that reason Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is called Luz de América (Light of America).

Top Tweets for Ecuador Independence Day

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August 10: Filmed in Ecuador 📽️ Clear and Present Danger (1994) #Bales2022FilmChallenge #FilmTwitter https://t.co/CT2ypTfs6T
— Rick Pellum (@rickpell03) August 10, 2022

#Bales2022FilmChallenge August 10 Filmed in Ecuador Clear and Present Danger (1994) https://t.co/lvXbwtOF8R
— Joseph Hansell (@JosephHansell) August 10, 2022

On August 10, 1809, the citizens of Quito, Ecuador declared their independence from Spain, inspiring neighboring countries to do the same. Today, we celebrate that independent spirit, along with the great achievements of Ecuadorians in our community! https://t.co/OoKMeLPTEL
— Senator Shelley Mayer (@ShelleyBMayer) August 10, 2022

Ecuador Independence Day Facts

Ecuador has one of the highest biodiversity's in the world. Despite being around the same size as the state of Arizona, it has more plant and animal life than the entire United States. Moreover, for most groups of organisms, Ecuador has more species than the United States and Canada.
The Ecuadorian flag is yellow, blue and red. The yellow is for the gold, agriculture and other resources. The blue is for the ocean. The red is for the blood shed by heroes who fought for the country.
The most famous American of Ecuadorian descent is artist Christina Aguilera.

Ecuador Independence Day Top Events and Things to Do

Prepare the Ecuadorian dish Fanesca. This soup is traditionally served during Holy Week. Go here for ingredients and directions.
Watch the 1999 movie Ratas, ratones, rateros. It's about a petty thief in Ecuador whose life changes after a visit from his cousin, an ex-convict. The movie was nominated for a Spanish Goya Award.
Start reading the book Bodega Dreams by Ecuadorian-American author Ernesto Quiñonez.