Ecuador

Find information online about Hispanic Heritage month in that country. Record your findings here. Prepare to discuss three highlights or most interesting facts.


 * Guinea Pigs are a delicacy
 * In the Andes, over 9,000 feet above sea level
 * Quechua are spoken in Ecuador by Natives (Indians)
 * Their independence day is on August 10
 * 10% of population is of European descent
 * 25% of population is belong to native descent
 * 65% mixed descents

Look for 3-5 authentic sources from your country. ( Copy the web addresses here. Then explore those sites for any information you can gather about current Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Record any findings here.
 * http://www.eluniverso.com/
 * http://www.hoy.com.ec/
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 * http://www.periodicomiecuador.com/inicio/
 * http://www.ultimasnoticias.com/
 * http://www.elpopular.com.ec/

Find one video depicting a Hispanic Heritage celebration in your country. Post the link here.

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Now, find out what event s are happening in Houston, LA and New York. Include location, times and dates.

September 17 7:30 p.m. Ford Amphitheatre 2580 East Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood
 * Third Annual LAVida Music Festival **

September 17 11 a.m. - 12:00 noon Echo Park Library 1410 W. Temple St., Los Angeles
 * Latino Heritage Storytime **

september 17-18 10a-10p El Pueblo Historical Monument 125 Paseo de la Plaza Los Angeles
 * Mexican independence day celebration**

September 16 Fiestas Patrias Trader's Village 7979 N. Eldridge Rd. Houston, Texas 77041
 * Fiestas Patrias **

september 3rd 6.05 pm minute maid
 * Hispanic heritage day at Astros**