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The Culture of Ecuador is very rich and colorful. Ecuador has a very varied geography. You will find highlands, mountains and beaches all in this country. The difference of location has made some differences in the culture of the people living in various corners of this country. But in spite of all this, this country has retained its traditional customs and Culture of Ecuador.
This country's prevailing culture is defined by the Mestizo majority. These people are a mixed clan of European as well as Amerindians. Their influences have got instilled with African elements transmitted from the enslaved ancestors. The communities who truly belong to this country now stand amalgamated into that mainstream culture to varying levels. But still there are many people who still follow their original cultures and customs. Especially, the endemic communities of the Amazon basin still maintain their own Ecuador Culture. The culture is also reflected in the art and crafts of Ecuador as well.
The Panama hat originated in this country. This hat is called here "Sombrero de paja toquilla". This hat is created principally in the small town of Montecristi. This town is set in the Province of Manabi. This town also manufactures these hats. The hat making craft is supposed to be very good and a flourishing industry of this country. Like this, the Culture of Ecuador is made up of the people living here, their art, craft, festivals and many more.
The culture of this country is reflected by the people staying here. These people observe their own cultures and traditions and so different Festivals and Events in Ecuador originate and are celebrated throughout the year. These festivals highlight the various cultures existing here in this country of Ecuador in harmony.
Some of the well known people born in this country are as follows:
The painters here include Tabara, Kingman, Rendon, Guayasamin, Arauz, Viteri, Constante, Molinari, Maldonado, Endara Crow, Gutierrez, Villacis, Villafuerte, Egas and Faini. The well known animator in this country is Mike Judge. The famous poet and statesman here is Jose Joaquin de Olmedo y Maruri. The renowned scholar of this nation is Benjamin Urrutia and the popular tennis player here is Pancho Segura.
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