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Ecuador Christmas Traditions and Pase del Niño Viajero
Every December 24th in Ecuador's capital city of Quito, a huge parade is held to celebrate the coming of the infant Jesus. Religious themed parade floats, music and dancing travel throughout the town of Quito, and ultimately end at the Catedral de la Inmaculada for Christmas church services.
The star of the parade is, of course, the infant Jesus. A statue of the Christ child called
Niño Viajero or the Child Traveler is the focus of the procession.
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Apr 7th 2020