Emblematic Characters
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During the Holy Week in Quitothe image of Jesus of the Great Power is the most imposing symbol of the traditional Good Friday Processionattracting thousands of faithful and tourists. With his purple robe and crown of thorns, he represents the suffering and faith of the Ecuadorian people in an act of devotion unique in Latin America. This procession goes through the Historic Center of Quito, becoming one of the most moving religious manifestations of the country.
Jesus of the Great Power
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The Veronicas are iconic characters in the Procession of Jesus del Gran PoderThey represent the self-sacrificing and faithful woman who accompanies the suffering of Christ. Dressed in lilac and wearing a black cloak as a sign of mourning, their participation in the Holy Week of Quito is an ancestral tradition that symbolizes the pain and devotion since the crucifixion of Jesus.
Veronicas
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The Romans play a crucial role in the Procession of Jesus of Great Power, representing the soldiers who escorted Christ to his crucifixion. With their imposing golden armor and spears, they recreate the biblical scene, adding realism and solemnity to the event. Their presence symbolizes the authority of the time and reinforces the moving narrative of the Passion.
Romans
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The Cucuruchos are penitents dressed in lilac and with their faces covered, who participate in the procession of Procession of Jesus del Gran Poder as an act of faith and expiation of sins. Their clothing, of European medieval origin, arrived in Quito in the sixteenth century and has evolved over time, becoming a distinctive symbol of Holy Week in Quito.
Cucuruchos
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The Arrastre de Caudas is a religious ceremony of Roman origin that takes place in the Cathedral, where eight canons dress in black with long caudas symbolizing the sins of the world. The ritual represents the passing on of the virtues of Jesus Christ to the faithful, similar to the ancient military tradition in which a deceased general passed on his strength to the army. The colors used in the vestments have symbolic meanings: black for mourning, red for martyrdom and white for purity.
Dragging of caudas
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The Nazarenes in the Holy Week in Quito have their origin in the tradition of Seville, Spain, but have developed elements of their own, such as the taped bonetes. This distinctive feature, visible in Quito's cucuruchos since the 19th century, could be linked to indigenous traditions, showing the cultural fusion in Quito's religious processions.
Chimbacalle Turban
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The Alma Santa uses a large cone made of light materials to maintain balance. In the 19th century, the cucuruchos used reed bonetes lined with colored cloth. In Cuenca, their headdress in the shape of an ear of wheat reflects the mestizo influence, symbolizing gratitude for the crops and the fertility of the land.
Holy Soul of Cuenca
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In the Holy Week in Quito in 1841the Holy Souls were figures dressed in white with tall cardboard hoods adorned with ribbons. They carried a bell that they waved constantly and symbolized the souls redeemed by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christascending with him to heaven.
Holy Soul of Patate
Palm Sunday Procession
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PALM SUNDAY PROCESSION.
📅 Date: Sunday, April 13
📌 Place: Church of La Basilica
⏰ Time: 09:30 am
Palm Sunday in Quito begins with a walk from the Basilica del Voto Nacional to the Plaza de San Francisco, where the blessed palms symbolize the welcome to Jesus Christ. The artisan tradition of weaving palms in various forms is unique in the region. Quiteña Holy Week begins with this event full of devotion, culture and art.
Blessing of Palms and Mass
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BLESSING OF THE BRANCHES AND MASS.
📅 Date: Sunday, April 13
📌 Location: Plaza de San Francisco
⏰ Time: 11:00 am
At the end of the procession in the Plaza de San Francisco, a field mass is celebrated and the branches are blessed.
Procession of the Andas in Puéllaro
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PROCESSION OF THE "ANDAS" IN PUELLARO
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 15
📌 Location: Púellaro Central Park
⏰ Time: 19:00 pm
This procession recalls the Passion of Christ. The tour involves 12 platforms with contents of biblical passages such as the prayer in the Garden, The Crown of Thorns, The Lord of the Column, among others.
Cauda Dragging
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TRAIL HAULING
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 16
📌 Location: Catederal Church
⏰ Time: 16:30 am
The Arrastre de Caudas, performed only in Quito, is a ceremony more than 500 years old in the Metropolitan Cathedral. Inspired by a Roman rite, it symbolizes the transfer of Christ's virtues to the faithful by means of a black mantle. It is a solemn and unique event in Quito's Holy Week.
Tour of the Seven Churches
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TOUR OF THE SEVEN CHURCHES
📅 Date: Thursday, April 17
📌Location: Churches of the Historic Center.
⏰ Time: 18:00 to 20:00 pm
This tradition contemplates the visit to seven churches that represent the route that Jesus took to Calvary. The churches decorate their altars with silverware and purple cloth, a tabernacle is placed and in its center the ciborium with the hosts as a reminder that Jesus has been taken prisoner. Among the churches visited are: La Concepción, Santa Clara, Carmen Alto, San Francisco, La Compañía, La Catedral and San Agustín, El Sagrario among others.
Procession of La Luz
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PROCESSION OF LIGHT
📅 Date: Thursday, April 17
📌Location: La Basilica
⏰ Time: 18:30 pm
The tour starts at the Basilica of the Voto Nacional, led by the Ballet Folklorico Jacchigua, accompanied by holy souls, veronicas, cucuruchos, matracas, among other characters that lead the way to the Holy Sepulcher, the tour begins at the Basilica, Venezuela Street, Rocafuerte and as a point of arrival is the Plaza de Santo Domingo.
Jesus del Gran Poder Procession - Historical Center
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JESUS OF THE GREAT POWER PROCESSION - HISTORICAL CENTER
📅 Date: Friday, April 18
Place: San Francisco Church
⏰ Time: 12:00 pm
The Good Friday Procession in Quito is one of the most important religious events, gathering thousands of faithful in the Historic Center. It starts at 12h00 from the San Francisco Church, remembering the hour when Jesus was condemned. The cucuruchos and Veronicas, symbols of penitence and devotion, accompany Jesus of Great Power and the Sorrowful Virgin in a tour through emblematic streets. At 3:00 p.m. the procession ends, marking the hour of Christ's death, and at 6:00 p.m. the descent, an emotional representation of his burial, takes place.
Jesus del Gran Poder Procession - South
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JESUS OF THE GREAT POWER PROCESSION -SOUTH
📅 Date: Friday, April 18
📌Location: Church of the Virgin of Quinche (Barrio La Union).
⏰ Time: 12:00 pm
The Procession of Jesus del Gran Poder travels 7 kilometers in the south of Quito, passing through 19 neighborhoods in a journey of 4 hours. It is organized by the group "Jesus del Gran Poder", with concentration at 11h00 in the church Virgen del Quinche, in the neighborhood La Union, parish Chilibulo. This event gathers hundreds of parishioners together with traditional characters such as cucuruchos, Veronicas, penitents and Romans, who keep alive the essence of Quiteño processions.
Procession of Silence
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PROCESSION OF SILENCE
📅 Date: Friday, April 18
📌Location: Churches of the Historic Center.
⏰ Time: 18:00 pm
This procession is not massive, but has the meaning more of neighborhood, where the Nazarenes participate whose attire is a hooded robe that covers almost the entire face of the characters, and the Veronicas. The procession starts in the Plaza de Santo Domingo and goes through the following streets: Rocafuerte, Salvador, Bolivar, Montúfar, Pereira, Flores, Sucre, García Moreno, Rocafuerte and returns to the Plaza de Santo Domingo.
Good Friday - Procession of the Devils
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GOOD FRIDAY - PROCESSION OF THE DEVILS
📅 Date: Friday, April 18
📌Location: Barrio San Francisco
⏰ Time: 11:00 am
The Procession in the San Francisco neighborhood begins at 11:00, representing the last days of Jesus, with the holy souls wearing turbans of up to 5 meters. At 15:00, the ceremony of the Seven Words takes place in a church adorned with olive branches and rosemary, symbolizing Mount Calvary. At the end, with the death of Christ, camaretas are thrown and the devils burst into the parish, creating an impressive closing.
Blessing of the Fire in Alangasí
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BLESSING OF FIRE IN ALANGASÍ
📅 Date: Saturday, April 19
📌Location: Alangasí Park
⏰ Time: 18:00 pm
"Glory, glory, glory", repeats the priest in a somber mass because Jesus resurrected, in the central square a chamiza is lit representing hell, when hearing these words the devils go out terrified towards the fire, this represents that good triumphed over evil.
Procession of the Solitude of Mary
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PROCESSION OF THE SOLITUDE OF MARY
📅 Date: Saturday, April 19
📌 Location: Barrio San Marcos
⏰ Time: 16:00 pm
The Procession of the Solitude of Mary symbolizes the path towards the Resurrection of Christ, inviting the faithful to live with hope and joy. It is not a mourning procession, but a preparation for Easter, the passage from death to life in the spirit. The route crosses emblematic streets such as Junín, Montúfar, Chile and Pichincha Avenue, accompanying the Mother of God in her encounter with the risen Savior.
Pontifical Mass of Christ's Resurrection
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PONTIFICAL MASS OF THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
📅 Date: Friday, April 18
📌 Location: Plaza de Santo Domingo
⏰ Time: 18:00 pm
It is the most important celebration of the Christian church, also known as Easter, it commemorates the liberation of the Hebrew people from slavery and Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.
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A Mixed Taco Plate
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Vegan Tacos
Served on a steamed hamburger bun, with mustard, ketchup, pickle, onion.
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Steamed hot dog bun, grilled frank, mustard, homemade coney sauce.
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Chili Soup Bowl
Steamed hot dog bun, grilled frank, mustard, homemade coney sauce.
$4.65
Fanesca
Ecuadorian fanesca is a traditional Easter soup, made with 12 beans, cod and spices, symbolizing history and faith. Its unique flavor is enhanced with accompaniments such as hard-boiled egg, empanadas de viento and fresh cheese.
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is a traditional Easter dessert, prepared with rice, milk, cinnamon and sugar. Its creamy texture and sweet flavor make it a classic in Ecuadorian gastronomy.
Figs with cheese
Figs with cheese is a classic Easter dessert, where figs caramelized in panela are combined with fresh cheese. Its mixture of sweetness and creaminess creates an irresistible contrast.
Jucho
Jucho is a traditional Ecuadorian Easter drink, made with capulíes, peaches and aromatic spices. Its sweet and fruity flavor makes it the perfect dessert to close a festive meal.
Molo
Molo de papa, a traditional Easter mashed potato, is the creamy and indispensable accompaniment to Ecuadorian fanesca. Its flavor and texture, enhanced with cheese, egg and avocado, offer a perfect contrast to the main dish.
Empanadas
Fanesca empanadas are a crucial element, providing an essential contrast of flavor and texture. Their colonial origin and symbolism of abundance make them an integral part of the Easter tradition.
Fanesca
Ecuadorian fanesca is a traditional Easter soup, made with 12 beans, cod and spices, symbolizing history and faith. Its unique flavor is enhanced with accompaniments such as hard-boiled egg, empanadas de viento and fresh cheese.
Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is a traditional Easter dessert, prepared with rice, milk, cinnamon and sugar. Its creamy texture and sweet flavor make it a classic in Ecuadorian gastronomy.
Figs with cheese
Figs with cheese is a classic Easter dessert, where figs caramelized in panela are combined with fresh cheese. Its mixture of sweetness and creaminess creates an irresistible contrast.
Jucho
Jucho is a traditional Ecuadorian Easter compote, made with capulíes, peaches and aromatic spices. Its sweet and fruity flavor makes it the perfect dessert to close a festive meal.
Molo
Molo de papa, a traditional Easter mashed potato, is the creamy and indispensable accompaniment to Ecuadorian fanesca. Its flavor and texture, enhanced with cheese, egg and avocado, offer a perfect contrast to the main dish.
Empanadas
Fanesca empanadas are a crucial element, providing an essential contrast of flavor and texture. Their colonial origin and symbolism of abundance make them an integral part of the Easter tradition.
A Mixed Taco Plate
Steamed hot dog bun, grilled frank, mustard, homemade coney sauce.
$4.65
Vegan Tacos
Served on a steamed hamburger bun, with mustard, ketchup, pickle, onion.
$4.35
Coney Island Hot Dog
Steamed hot dog bun, grilled frank, mustard, homemade coney sauce.
$1.85
Bag of Chips
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$4.65
Oven Baked Beans - Bowl
Prepared and cooked in our ovens daily. Available for Carryout in 1/2 pint.
$4.65
Chili Soup Bowl
Steamed hot dog bun, grilled frank, mustard, homemade coney sauce.
$4.65
A Mixed Taco Plate
Steamed hot dog bun, grilled frank, mustard, homemade coney sauce.
$4.65
Vegan Tacos
Served on a steamed hamburger bun, with mustard, ketchup, pickle, onion.
$4.35
Coney Island Hot Dog
Steamed hot dog bun, grilled frank, mustard, homemade coney sauce.
$1.85
Bag of Chips
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor
$4.65
Oven Baked Beans - Bowl
Prepared and cooked in our ovens daily. Available for Carryout in 1/2 pint.
$4.65
Chili Soup Bowl
Steamed hot dog bun, grilled frank, mustard, homemade coney sauce.
$4.65
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