HANDICRAFTS IN

THE PILLARO
NAME: YADIRA GONZÁLEZ
DATE: 25/01/2024
 HANDICRAFTS IN THE PILLARO
HISTORY

The Province of Tungurahua, Canton Píllaro,

archaeological remains have been discovered that support
the existence of the Cosanga-Píllaro culture, establishing
a historical connection between the Amazonian region of
Quijos and the Andes. This indigenous culture, which
flourished between 400 BC and 948 AD.

¡IMPORTA
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 HANDICRAFTS
The artisan hands of this
fertile land, mainly the Handmade belts, balls,
elaboration of stringed gloves, sweaters, purses, Straw baskets, in San
musical instruments such wallets, caps, footwear, Miguelito and Quillán
as guitars, charangos, backpacks and more.
harps and violins of
excellent quality.
 CARDBOARD MASKS
The most outstanding are the cardboard
masks used in the Diablada Pillareña, a
festival declared Intangible Cultural
Heritage, which is celebrated from
January 1 to 6 of each year where the
devils participate with their special masks,
while dancing to the sound of the village
bands.
 Traditions and
celebrations of Quero
May Cross in Quero:
Cultural Treasure of 1734
The May Cross in Quero, erected in 1734 by
Ignacio Naranjo at Hacienda Hipolongo,
stands out as an artistic and spiritual
monument. Carved in colored stone, with a
height of one meter fifty meters, this Jesuit
jewel reveals detailed craftsmanship. Visible
from the third pedestal, its mysterious
presence adds to its charm.
 Important
To the contour of one of the pedestals there is

an inscription in Spanish language in gothic

architectural ogival style and engraved with

chisel with the following legend: "Siendo

mayordomo Ignacio Naranjo - Estuvo APC -

acaboce esta Santa Cruz- 3 de mayo de 1734",

this is a historical and memorial engraving.

January
January 1st May
Celebration: In honor of the child God. All the month
Celebration: "Santísima Cruz" (Holy Cross)
January 11th May 3rd
Celebration: In honor of Jesus del Gran Poder. Celebration: Parish "Child of the Cross".
May 5th-15th
January 21st Celebration: In honor of the "Virgen del
Monte".
Celebration: In honor of the Virgen del Monte
End of May
Celebration: Culmination of the month of Mary

February: Carnival June

March 19th June 13th
Celebration: In honor of "San José. Celebration: In honor of "San
April
Antonio".
April 5th
June 19th
Celebration: In honor of San Vicente
Celebration: In honor of "San Pedro":
Ferrer , in honor of the "Virgen Dolorosa".
In honor of "San Pedro".
April 26-28th
Celebration: "Virgen Dolorosa del
Colegio".
July
October
First days of July
October 4th
Celebration: In honor of "Santa Anita".
Celebration: In honor of "San Francisco de Asis".
17th of July
October 12th
Celebration: In honor of the "Virgen del Celebration: In honor of "Jesus del Gran Poder".
Carmen". October 26th
July 27th Celebration: In honor of "Señor de la Justicia".
Celebration: Cantonization of Santiago de
Quero

August November
Celebration: Cantonization festivities. November 1st
September Celebration: In honor of the "Virgen del Quinche".
September 24th November 10th
Celebration: Parish "Virgen de las Mercedes". Celebration: In honor of the "Virgen del Perpetuo
End of September Socorro": In honor of the "Virgen del Perpetuo
Celebration: In honor of the "Virgen y al Niño Socorro".
Dios". November 21st
Celebration: In honor of the "Virgen del Quinche"
Third week of November
Celebration: In honor of the "Virgen Dolorosa".
December
December 7th
Celebration: In honor of "San Antonio".
Route of the
monuments of
Rumiñahui
Introduction
Ea ch of the mo nume n ts is an architectur al jewel of
the c ity and are cons idered the most tr aditi onal
att ract ion s o f Sang olquí.
 Table of Contents
1. Hummingbird Monument 3. Rumiñahui Civic Square

2. Corn Monument 4. Thirst Monument

5. Monument to Time
 Hummingbird
Monument
The monument, the work of artist Gonzalo Endara Crow,
presents the hummingbird spreading its wings in a unique
pictorial creation. Located in the traffic circle at the
intersection of El Progreso Avenue and Pifo-Tambillo Road,
between General Rumiñahui and General Pintag Avenues, this
delicate representation shows the hummingbird protecting its
eggs, symbolizing an eternal home.
This s mall , fra gile an d delicate h ummingbird
encapsula tes the richness o f th e An de an regi on
and its avia n d iver sity . Its mul ticol or ed plumage
refl ect s the con sta nt r e new al of n ature : g reen for
mother nat ure , black for th e e ar th, a nd warm
tones suc h as yello w, or an ge an d gold
represe nti ng the s un a nd its so lemni ty.
Pome gra na te sy mbol izes stru ggle an d effort,
while dark blue repr es en ts e n er gy an d he alth .
 Corn Monument
Built by the famous Ecuadorian artist
Gonzalo Endara Crow in 1989, this
monument in Sangolquí is a
monumental offering of iron and
concrete. Located in the traffic circle of
Luis Cordero Avenue and Abdón
Calderón Avenue, it occupies 2000 m2
of space.

Endara Crow, known for his NAIF technique,

captures the essence of Valle de los Chillos
in this work. The monument represents the
golden delicacy of the gods, symbolizing the
fertility of the region. This artistic creation is
a testament to the artist's appreciation for
the vitality inherent in simple things,
marking a significant landmark in the
Sangolquí landscape.
 Rumiñahui Civic Square
The monument to Rumiñahui, the work of the master
Oswaldo Guayasamín, is an imposing creation of 18.30
meters high. Built over nine years, the structure
combines embossed bronze, iron and concrete.

Inaugurated in May 1994, the monument has a red

ceramic base representing the burning of Quito by
Rumiñahui, who proclaimed "Only fire and ashes for the
invaders". The spears symbolize the indigenous
resistance, while the figure with outstretched arms
represents the victory of this culture. The sun god,
vigilant, strengthens the cultural identity of the people.
 Thirst Monument
The new tourist attraction in Rumiñahui is the
monument "La Sed". The work consists of two intelligent
pools, one of them with the mural "El Rondador" by the
painter Luis Napoleon Valencia. Located in the historic
Plaza de la parroquia de San Rafael, it represents a
tribute to maestro Eduardo Kingman through the
sculpture "La Sed" (The Thirst).

The sc u lp tu re of 3 m e te r s h i g h and a pedes tal of 5

meters , c re ate d b y th e s cu l ptor Fl avio Ed d ie
Crespo , sh ow s th e i nd igen ou s expr es si on ism. The
work de no u n c e s so c i a l p rob lem s , es peci ally the
historic al ma rg in ali z a tio n of the peasant,
rep res e n te d b y a th irs ty m a n who s eems to fi nd no
water in h is re st.
 Monument to
Time
The astronomical orientation axis is a
key indicator of solar movements
used for agricultural purposes. It
represents the two solstices: the
summer solstice (June 22), the longest
day, and the winter solstice
(December 21), the shortest day, in
the northern hemisphere. On both
solstices, the sun's declination
remains almost constant, reflecting
the meaning of "solstice" which in
Latin means "still sun".
Monument to
Time
In addition, two equinoxes are
highlighted in March (days 21 and 22)
and September (days 22 and 23).
During these periods, the Sun is over
the Equator, resulting in days and
nights of equal length throughout the
world. These events occur annually
and mark the transition between the
seasons, with spring and autumn
equinoxes.
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enero de 2024, de https://www.goraymi.com/es-ec/ecuador/rutas-
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Thank
you!