Tag: ChichaFestival

In the crisp, morning air of Cotacachi, Ecuador, the Plaza de Ponchos stirred with life. The ancient cobblestones, worn smooth by centuries of booted feet and hoofed llamas, glimmered dully beneath the first rays of dawn. Stallholders, many of whom were Kichwa-speaking artisans, arranged their colourful wares—hand-stitched textiles, intricately carved…