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Crossed by the equator, Ecuador combines the Pacific coast, Andes, Amazon and Galápagos Islands. These environments support different traditions carried by Kichwa, Afro-Ecuadorian, Montubio and other communities. Seasonal and religious festivals give music, clothing and collective exchanges particular local forms. The paja toquilla hat, often called a Panama hat abroad, is nevertheless associated with Ecuadorian weaving expertise. Preparing the fibre and producing fine work make it a symbol of craft transmission, especially linked to several coastal and Andean centres. Cooking is equally varied. Locro de papa highlights highland potatoes, while ceviches use fish or seafood with seasonings characteristic of coastal regions. Maize, plantain, cassava and cacao connect other environments to meals. Fanesca brings several ingredients together during Easter celebrations. Markets and household tables pass on recipes whose variations follow harvests, communities and connections between regions. Understanding these differences gives a fuller picture than choosing one dish to represent every landscape and cultural tradition within the country.