Videos tagged with "traditions"

Departures S3E7 : Ecuador [46:13]
The guys' adventure begins by zip lining across jungle canopy, rappelling down waterfalls and bungee jumping off a city bridge. They dive with sharks off the Galapagos Islands, and realize the human impact on animals there. On the mainland, they stumble upon the Intiraymi festival, where celebrations are contrasted by near-riots between conflicting tribes. Next, they venture into the Amazon to find the Hourani tribe, and arrive the day of the Chief's father's funeral. Attending the ceremony, they learn how the tribes are fighting to keep their traditions alive and protect their land.

Cindy in Ecuador Day 1 and 2 [02:59]
Live vicariously through Cindy as she learns about the culture and traditions of Ecuador and discovers some delicious treats along the way. This is a slideshow of photos taken during Cindy's first two days on her Adventures by Disney vacation to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Check back for photos and video from day 3 and beyond!

Festival of the Fellowship Amazon - Leticia Amazonas Colombia Southamerica [01:38]
Indigenous traditions are lived within the communities, but also recreate some of the most important holidays of the department. Of the two municipalities in the department emphasize the municipality of Puerto Nariño, which celebrate Easter and anniversary parties as April 1. Right there Indian Olympics are held in November, the Peasants Day in June, and the Festival of Dance, Carol and Murga, in December. To the municipality of Leticia highlight the Festival of the Fellowship Amazon, a place where boundaries fade and three countries share economic and customs, where diversity and similarity among Amazonian countries have a meeting from 15 to 20 July each year. During that time looking for the cultural, sports, institutional and economic cooperation among the nations that come together in Leticia Amazon: Colombia, Brazil and Peru. Five days of leisure, where art, ethnocultural, traditions, customs, experiences, experiences, female beauty, talent, sport and gastronomy are the main show. In recent nights, each country has available a day to show their folklore. This annual event confirms the unity of peoples, where borders do not count the hours of entertainment and joy. The FESTIVAL OF THE AMAZON FELLOWSHIP is an event unique in the region, which began in 1987 at the initiative of the personalities of the region at the time, which sought to promote, strengthen and preserve the bonds of unity and harmony relations of the countries of the Amazon basin formed by Brazil ...
Tags: Amazon Rainforest (Region), Colombia (Country), Festival (Quotation Subject), Live, Ecuador, Praise, Lord, Gospel, Pastor, Youth, Ministry, Holy, Ministries, Preaching, United, Fellowship, Community, Apostolic, Bishop, Chapel, Pentecostal, Concert, Choir,

CUENCA MAGIC, TRADITIONS & CULTURE...wmv [02:59]
CUENCA MAGIC, TRADITIONS & CULTURE Illustrated documentation on the city of Cuenca, Ecuador. Produced by Clarita Bracamonte and David Dent for International Living.
Tags: Documentary, Cuenca, Ecuador, Retiro, Jubilados, Cultura, Arquitectura

New Year's Eve Ecuador [01:10]
At midnight on New Year's eve, effigies made of stuffed dummies w/ masks or paper mache are burned. The effigies symbolize an situation or idea or person that you despise and wish to get rid of in the new year. Here, an entire Smurf village is about to go down in flames in Cuenca, Ecuador. And I have to agree... who doesn't hate The Smurfs?
Tags: ecuador, new, year, smurf, village, burns, traditions, burning, effigies, in