Independence Day of Ecuador

THE Independence Day of the Republic of Ecuador is celebrated annually on August 10. It commemorates the province of Quito’s declaration of independence from Spain in 1809. The day, which is also known as ‘‘Día del Primer Grito de Independencia de

Quito,” is marked with fairs, military parades, and cultural events around the country. Quito, which is the country’s capital and second largest city, assumes a festive mood with colorful and lively social gatherings, lively music, patriotic and cultural concerts, parades, and cultural exhibits. The centers of the celebrations are the Plaza de la Independencia and the Palacio de Gobierno.

Ecuador is a country in the northwestern part of South America. It derived its name from its location, which is crossed by the Equator. Its capital city of Quito is believed to lie close to or in the middle of the imaginary line. Ecuador is bordered by Colombia in the north and Peru in the east and south. To its left is the Pacific Ocean. Guayaquil, its largest city, is Ecuador’s gateway to the Pacific and to the Galapagos Islands. Dubbed “the Enchanted Archipelago,” the Galapagos Islands feature some of the world’s most unique wildlife species, and pristine beaches that visitors regard as among the world’s best.

Spanish colonization of Ecuador dates back to the middle of the 16th century. In 1563, Quito, the modernday capital city of Ecuador, became an administrative region of Spain. After close to 300 years of Spanish rule, the citizens of Quito became the first in Latin America to declare independence on August 10, 1809.

The Philippines and Ecuador were both under the Spanish rule for several centuries. The Philippine embassy in Chile has concurrent jurisdiction over Ecuador. The Philippines has a Consulate Office in the port city of Guayaquil, while Ecuador has a Consulate General Office in Makati City.

We greet the people and government of the Republic of Ecuador led by President Lenin Moreno, on the occasion of its Independence Day.