La Diablada de Píllaro (The Devils of Píllaro)
La Diablada de Píllaro is a celebration and also one of the famous festivals that cannot be ignored in Ecuador. The Ecuadorian city of Píllaro (near Baños) celebrates the New Year in a rather unique way by hosting La Diablada de Píllaro which runs from January 1 to January 6. The origins of this Ecuadorian festival are still unknown, but folklore connects it with indigenous uprisings over a number of centuries. During the La Diablada de Píllaro festival, locals dress up as avatars and other avatars and parade through the city's streets for vibrant and energetic performances. complete with songs and dances. While visitors can catch small shows here and there, head to Píllaro's central park for some of the best. The energy and spirit of these performers are contagious!
At the famous La Diablada de Píllaro festival, thousands of street-goers dance to celebrate, bringing together the entire town and ex-pats. The three main characters are the Devil, Guaricha, and Capariche. The beauty of the ceremony has its roots in the colonial era and evokes indigenous and mestizo rebellion against the Catholic religion. The devil's costume was a disguised rejection of the preaching of the priests, as well as the physical, economic, psychological, and moral abuse that came to the Spaniards.
- Organization time: January every year
- Location : Píllaro, Ecuador
