December is here, and the atmosphere of the end-of-year and Christmas holidays is already in full swing: celebrations with colleagues, end-of-year celebrations at schools and universities, or family reunions. Where we'll celebrate, who'll be invited, what we'll wear, and what menu we'll choose for food and drinks are all […]
By putting these suggestions into practice, we will optimize energy consumption in our homes. Refrigerators or freezers: Check that the door closes properly. If the seal fails, replace it. Try to open it only when necessary and for as little time as possible. Opening and closing the door often results in waste. Place it away from […]
Making your home a place of trust and support is the most important thing a parent can do. Children who feel ignored or unappreciated are more vulnerable to abduction or exploitation. REMEMBER, there is no substitute for proper attention and supervision. Here are some tips to help you keep your children safe […]
In recent years, plastic waste has increased alarmingly due to the consumption of products in disposable packaging. Despite the existence of at least 50 types of plastics, there are only recycling programs for a few of them, mainly PET. It is estimated that only 1/5 of what is collected is […]
It is said that in ancient times, in what is now Anconcito Parish, there was no cemetery for burying the dead, so the bodies were carried on foot to Santa Elena on the shoulders of friends and family. Halfway along the path, there was a very large guasango tree that […]
The oldest bottles in all of the Americas were made by potters on the Ecuadorian coast. They appeared at the end of the Valdivia culture (1800-1500 BC); however, this cultural tradition flourished with the Machalilla culture on the coast and the Cotocollao culture in the mountains and in various areas of the Ecuadorian Amazon. In […]
Women in Palmar, making the traditional corn custard. PHOTO: Ramón Zambrano. The tradition of the Table of the Dead is an experience of our people and consists of a wide range of exquisite dishes made with fruits from the sea and land. Corn custard, bread of the dead, papaya preserves, the traditional drink of […]
Cerro del Muerto. PHOTO: Carlos Santos M. The name Cerro del Muerto comes from the fact that, according to early seafarers, it looks like a dead man lying down. In ancient times, it was considered "heavy" because at midnight, a band could be heard playing, causing surprise. The ancients claim that there was once […]
"Just as the (Ecuadorian) State is a partner of Syngenta, Monsanto, Agripac, and Ecuaquímica, it should be a partner of peasant organizations, seed networks, and other similar groups." Javier Carrera, of the Seed Guardians Network. Social and peasant organizations in Ecuador are seeking to form a strong front against the state's proposal regarding the Organic Law […]
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