The first week of December, Quito comes alive with parties celebrating the Independence of Quito, December 6. Chivas (party buses) can be found driving around the city, with people blowing whistles and music blaring. Fireworks go off at all hours of the night, and bull fights take place throughout the week in Quito’s main stadium. I got to take part in a lot of fun traditions this year, including the bull fight. I went with my roommate, Sharon, and we got tickets from a lady on the street. Part of the experience, were all the festivities that happen before. All different types of food and goods are sold. We got some empanadas and Panama hats. The sun was brutal and it was a VERY hot day. The fight was quite the event. We stayed to watch three different bulls, all died in a very brutal manner. I think it was a once in a lifetime experience, and probably something I don’t need to see again. But an interesting cultural event!
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