During my time in Quito, Ecuador, I attended “Carnaval “(quite different from what I expected). First, carnavals in all Ecuador are rooted among the Huarangas natives which over time got mixed in with Christian beliefs brought on by the Spanish colonizers. Each city celebrates “carnaval” a bit differently where traditionally people throw at each other flowers, water, flour or foam during the festivities in honor of the second moon. The city closes down for several days, gradually opening up after Ash Wednesday, embracing a long tradition that symbolizes renewal and happiness. Quite the experience…