An innovative technique for the creation of anthropomorphic figurines throughout the Americas was the use of molds by ceramists belonging to the Chorrera culture of Ecuador. Based on this invention, several indigenous Ecuadorian cultures mass-produced figurines representing high-ranking figures participating in shamanic rituals or […]
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By Manuel Palacios* Hungarian researcher Juan Móricz, in his book "The American Origin of European Peoples," explains how the exclusion of the American continent from the historical-cultural movement of peoples is the cornerstone of the distortion of our current knowledge of prehistory. The complex problems of the origin of peoples and culture cannot be resolved, […]
For over 4,000 years, people of the Valdivia culture have been able to navigate the high seas, as they made pilgrimages to a sacred island—Isla de la Plata—located 30 kilometers off the coast. The artistic representation shows canoes carved from a single log, a technique also found in […]
By Hugo Calle Forrest “When I was a little girl, I would quickly do my homework so I could go outside to play with my friends. We would play tag, hopscotch, or tag. They were healthy games, and we had a lot of fun. Nowadays, kids don't play like that anymore. My grandchildren spend hours and hours […]
APPROACHING BIRDS FROM BOATS Sometimes we find spectacular concentrations of seabirds at sea; groups of birds feeding at the surface, diving, or simply resting and bathing. Many of these birds have traveled hundreds or thousands of kilometers, often to feed their young. Being aware of birds in […]
The Ministry of Tourism (Mintur), through Luis Falconí (Vice Minister), and the Ecuadorian Institute of Standardization (INEN), through its director, Patricia León, signed an institutional cooperation agreement seeking to develop regulatory studies on quality management for tourism institutions. The signing of this agreement, which was attended by […]
The Santa Elena Fire Department shares this safety informational material with us. It's always important to emphasize the ideas that should remain in the community's awareness regarding the measures to take in the event of these types of events. A prepared community will be more likely to survive these events […]
These important tips from safety experts can make a big difference...we invite you to share them with your loved ones. DURING THE EARTHQUAKE: Control your fear, stay calm, and remember what you need to do. Find safe areas wherever you are. Stay where you are. Stay away from windows, mirrors, and glass objects that […]
Because those of us who live in Peru, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador are in areas with a high risk of earthquakes, we at Ballenita Sí Online want to share these tips with you so you can be prepared and know how to react during these events. A well-prepared community is more likely to survive events of this nature. AS […]
The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadorian Amazon (CONFENIAE), in response to the events that have occurred between our brothers and sisters of the Waorani Nationality and the Tagaeri and Taromenane Peoples, expresses its concern about the harassment that we indigenous peoples suffer in the territory that gives us life and urges the Ecuadorian State to implement the […]
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