Easter in Ecuador and Australia.
Description
Easter is a Holiday celebrated by Christian people where who remember the death and resurrection of
Jesus; nevertheless, each person has their own customs, traditional food, believes and special events that
make them unique in everywhere.
Comparison
In Australia people celebrate Easter with eggs of chocolate, hidden by Easter "Bilby". Also, Australia has
its traditional food in this celebration, it is shaped Hot Cross Buns, made with water, flour and dried fruits
decorated with a cross on. The most important event in Australia during this celebration is “The Royal
Easter Show”, an agricultural event, where farmers present the best products of the region like fresh fruit,
vegetables, grains and others.
Un Like Australia, in Ecuador there is not chocolate eggs; Ecuadorian people do not believe in Easter
rabbit nor in the eggs of chocolate. Ecuadorian take very serious this celebration so that the majority of
believers take this time for reflection. Additionally, they consume a traditional food in Ecuador is
"Fanesca", a soup which contains twelve grains representing the twelve disciples. One of the events more
important is the Procession of "Jesus del Gran Poder" held in Quito city, in this event many believers
walk during a long period of time while playing and singing catholic songs next to the sculpture of "Jesus
del gran Poder"
Reflection
All in all, in Ecuador Christian people are very devout and it attracted attention to me, while in Australia
in this date are held many cultural and social events different than Ecuadorian celebration. This difference
occurs due to the variety of culture and traditions that exist in each country. I learned about customs and
traditions of these countries and for this reason I think that if an Australian tourist comes to our country,
they will be impressed for the faith that people feel specially during Easter period.
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