Treat yourself to an afternoon or evening of the renowned performance of the Jacchigua Ballet. The Ballet features internationally acclaimed performers, wearing beautiful ensembles of traditional costume, including necklaces, earrings, hats, ponchos, shawls, skirts, baskets, and more. Altogether, there are almost four hundred dancers, as well as a team of professional lighting, sound, and stage assistant professionals who bring the show to life for you. The creative choreography has been designed to give audiences a taste of the culture of the area, with the dancers and musicians transporting the audience back to a magic world where national culture are unique combined with ancestral traditions. The show mixes artistic talents with ethnic elements, bringing you a fantastic celebration of life. The show has been performing for over 17 years and is now a permanent celebratory show in Quito. The show encompasses such themes as the traditions of Saraguro, the deer hunt, poems to life, Saint John festivities, Corpus Christi celebrations, the song of the rooter, Andean sensitivity, Huasipungo, and festivities of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
The Jacchigua Ballet has been the recipient of many awards over the years, including Arriba Ecuador, CIAD's Best Folkloric Dance in the Continent, Quitsa-To, and others. Your family will love the chance to see an entertaining ballet performance showcasing the talents and traditions of Ecuador with a trip to the Jacchigua Ballet..
Details:
- Please check the schedule for dates and times of operation.
- The show length is approximately two hours.
