Curiosidades sobre la fundación de Cuenca - Momento Cultural

Cultural Moment: Foundation of Cuenca

Overview of Cuenca's Foundation

• The segment is introduced by Professor Alfredo Criollo, focusing on the cultural significance and historical foundation of the city of Cuenca.

• Cuenca was founded on April 12, 1557, under the orders of Viceroy Don Andrés Hurtado de Mendoza from Peru, executed by Captain Gil Ramírez Dávalos in a plain known as Uap.

• The city was originally named Santa Ana de los Ríos and has been historically recognized as the "Athens of Ecuador" due to its architectural prominence and cultural richness.

Cultural Significance and Traditions

• Cuenca boasts a diverse cultural heritage with enduring traditions such as Corpus Christi and the Paso del Niño Viajero, which engage the local population in significant celebrations.

• Notable figures from Cuenca include heroes like Don Calderón Garaicoa, poets such as César Dávila Andrade and Remigio Crespo Toral, along with influential individuals like Brother Miguel (Don Miguel Febres Cordero) and diplomat Honorato Vásquez.