Patriotic celebrations

Following its foundation, Cuenca quickly acquired enormous political and economic importance. This blossoming was locally claimed-- quite proudly and loudly -- to be the result of the courage, dedication and love of freedom inherent in its home-grown citizens. Influenced by this regionalistic fervor, on November 3rd, 1820, General Antonio José de Sucre led the citizens of Cuenca to declare independence from the Spanish monarchy. The foundation fo the city is celebrate in April 13 and the Independence Day is in November 3. Durint this days, the army, schools, and different organizations participate in the "Civil Parade." There are several festivities and expo-ferias around the city where you can enjoy of the hand made crafts made by locals and trade.

Religion Celebrations

Christmas is a great time to be in Cuenca. During this time there is a large parade called the "Pase cdel Niño Viajero". If you are in town you are in for a treat. This parade is considered by many to be the best Christmas celebration in Ecuador. The festivities start in the late morning at Corazón de Jesús and finishes up at The Cathedral. . Musicians play music during the entire procession and each of the different neighborhoods decorate their area, while kids run around in various religious costumes. The meaning of this parede is to dress up with traditional outfits and bring presents to Jesus Child. Other paredes will run through a vareity of different Cuenca neighborhoods after Chistmas until Febreruary. The picture on the right shows a girl in the parade.

New Year's Eve can be an interesting time in Cuenca. It is a large celebration full of parades and fiestas. A lot of fun.

During the month of June the town celebrates the religious festival Corpus Christi. This festival takes place over the course of a week. At night many people head to the Plaza Calderon to socialize, listen to music and watch the fireworks. There are many other activities going on during this time. So if you are in town, you are in for a treat.

Art Celebration

Cuenca is the house for the International artists meet call La Bienal. There the artist from different places of the world display their painting, photography, pictures, movies, and more to compete to get first place in this event at the Museum of Mordern Art.To open The Bienal and during it, the different organization prepare cultural activities like parades, the international theaters, and concerts.  Academic and Cultural Organization nonprofit, which was founded in April 1987. Its objectives are the dissemination, research, exhibition, education and documentation of contemporary art. While his strength is the painting, the institution has adjusted its methodology and guidelines to new forms of expression of contemporary art, to include other types of media like photography, video and installations.

During the whole year museums open their door to the public to show the diferent expressions of art.

List of Museum
Museo Banco Central
Calle Larga and Huayna Capac; Tel: 831225
Monday - Friday 09h00 to 18h00; Saturday 09h00 to 13h00
Museo de Los Metales
Av. Solano 11-83; Tel: 811302
Monday - Friday 09h00 to 12h00, 16h00 A 19h00
Museo de Las Culturas Aborigenes
Av.10 de Agosto 4-70 and Rafael Torres; Tel: 880010, 888461
Monday - Friday 09h00 to 18h00
Museo Artes Populares (Cidap)
Hno. Miguel 3-23. and Calle Larga; Tel: 829451, 840919
Monday - Friday 09h30 to 13h00, 14h30 to 18h00, Saturday 10h00 to 13h00
Museo Remigio Crespo Toral
Calle Larga 7-07 and Borrero; Tel: 833208
Monday - Friday 08h30 to 13h00, 15h00 A 18h30; Saturday and Sunday 09h00 to 13h00
Museo de Arte Moderno
Sucre 15-27 and Coronel Talbot; Tel: 831027
Monday - Friday 08h30 to 18h30; Saturday and Sunday 09h00 to 15h00
Museo Agustín Landivar (Ruinas de Todos Santos)
Calle Larga 223 and Los Molinos; Tel: 832639
Monday - Friday 09h00 to 13h00, 15h00 to 18h00
Casa de La Cultura Benjamin Carrión
Benigno Malo and Sucre
Monday - Saturday 09h00 to 13h00, 15h00 to 18h00
Museo de Las Conceptas
Hno. Miguel 6-33 and Juan Jaramillo; Tel: 830625
Monday - Friday 09h00 to 13h00, 14h30 to 17h30; Saturdays 09h00 to 13h00
Instituto Azuayo del Folklore
Luis Cordero 7-22, 3rd Piso; Tel: 830016
Monday - Friday 08h30 to 12h00,14h30 to 17h30
Museo Arqueológico Universidad Estatal de Cuenca
Av. 12 de Abril; Tel: 831698
Monday - Friday 09h00 to 12h00, 14h00 to 18h00
Museo Colegio Benigno Malo
Av. Solano 2-58; Tel: 836763
Monday - Friday 09h00 to 13h00
Museo de La Medicina
Av. 12 de Abril Y Solano; Tel: 830667
Monday - Friday 09h00 to 12h00; 14h30 to 16h00

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