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Mushuk Nina is an ancient ritual that takes place in Ecuador during the Spring Equinox.
For many cultures around the world, Spring is a time for rebirth and for indigenous people of the Ecuadorian Andes the appropriately named Mushuk Nina -‘New Fire’ in Quechua- also marks the beginning of their New Year.
Every March 21, people gather to light a symbolic sun-powered fire and share it with the community while dancing and consuming foods provided by the blessings of the Pachamama (Mother Earth) and Inti Tayta (Father Sun).
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