BALLET FOLKLORIQUE NATIONAL JACCHIGUA

This folkloric ballet, famous beyond Ecuador's borders, illustrates the religious and pagan traditions of the country's various indigenous ethnic groups, through rich and colorful choreography (Huasipungo or Corpus Christi dance). A hundred or so dancers and musicians, and 2,800 kg of costumes and props are needed to stage this show, which is performed at different venues in the historic center, depending on the dates.