Independence of Guayaquil – October 9, 2022, history, significance Ecuador celebrates the Independence of Guayaquil, a national holiday, on October 9 to commemorate Ecuador’s liberation from Spanish rule in 1822. When October 9 falls on a weekend, the holiday is typically observed the following weekday. Guayaquil, Ecuador’s main city and economic center, goes all out to commemorate Ecuador’s independence day, known as “Independencia de Guayaquil” in the local dialect. Independence Day celebrations in most cities include anything from musical concerts and fireworks displays to cultural events and parades. For these…
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