2024-07-09 13:30:06
CHUNCHI
The Andean Chair dressed up this Thursday, July 4, 2024, to commemorate its 80th anniversary with a civic-military parade that filled the main streets of the canton with color and joy. From 9:30 am, the event began with a route that started on Avenida 4 de Julio, passing through Manuel Pinos, going up Quito, continuing along Manuel Reyes and ending at General Córdova. This emotional event brought together municipal authorities, the elected queen Doménica I, local and educational institutions, as well as the community in general.
Mayor Frantz Joseph, in his speech, highlighted the importance of this celebration for the identity and community spirit of the canton. “This anniversary is an opportunity to remember our roots and celebrate the progress we have made together as a community. The Andean Chair is not only a symbol of our history, but also of our promising future,” he said enthusiastically.
The authorities of the district and education 06D02 Alausí – Chunchi were also present, paying tribute to the Chunchi canton. Educational units from different parishes and communities of the sector, as well as from the main district, participated in the parade, showing the fervor and commitment of the young people to their land.
The performances of the educational units were one of the highlights of the day. Among all of them, the Quitumbe and Chunchi educational units received the greatest praise for their emotional and joyful performances. Batons, bass drums, lyres and drums resounded in the air, filling the audience with rhythm and emotion.
Queen Doménica I said: “Today, we celebrate not only the 80th anniversary of the Andean Chair, but also the tireless spirit and joy of our people. This parade is a sign of the love we all feel for our canton and the commitment to continue working together for a better future.”
The eightieth anniversary of the Andean Chair is a reminder of moments of joy, happiness and civic spirit for the Chunchi community. Each performance and event paid tribute to the history and culture of the canton, strengthening the sense of belonging and pride among its inhabitants. The parade concluded at General Córdova, but the celebration continued in the hearts of all those present, who returned to their homes with the certainty that, together, they will continue to build an even stronger and more united Chunchi.