Que tan lejos…. »
By nkulande on Apr 14, 2009 in Ecuador | Comments Off
When it comes to movies, books and music, I think that there is a movie, that pictures Ecuador better than any other production before.
Category: Ecuador
Women’s Rights in Ecuador »
By nkulande on Mar 12, 2009 in Ecuador | Comments Off
Although Ecuador is a really beautiful country and I am proud to be an Ecuadorian, Ecuador is very behind in Women’s Rights. Most of Ecuadorian women are housewives that dedicate their whole life to the wellness of their husbands and kids.
Promoting Sustainability in Developing Countries »
By nkulande on Feb 28, 2009 in Ecuador | Comments Off
“When you are poor, environmental conservation is a luxury that you cannot afford,”
David Woollcombe – Peace Child International
Freedom to Love and its Threatened »
By nkulande on Feb 12, 2009 in Ecuador | Comments Off
Since we are talking in this issue about the different ways that countries celebrate LOVE, I would like to talk about the unconditional and unconventional love that can exist between people of the same sex and the unfair acts that they are subject to. Genetic or Psychological? That really does not matter. The fact is [...]
Culture Shock in the U.S.A. »
By nkulande on Jan 30, 2009 in Ecuador | Comments Off
My first time in the U.S. was a long time ago. I was 5 years old and I honestly don’t remember a lot. I know that I went to Orlando, FL and my family and I went to Disney World, and other different theme parks in the Orlando area in Florida. It was a magic [...]
Xmas in Ecuador »
By nkulande on Dec 9, 2008 in Ecuador | Comments Off
With 90% of the population being Catholic, Christmas is one of the most important holidays for the country.
Families get together, go to mass and pray “novenas” to celebrate “Jesus’ Birthday.” Even though this season has been changing with time, Ecuador still maintains its own traditions, especially if you go to small towns in the Andean [...]
Barack Obama and Latin America »
By nkulande on Nov 19, 2008 in Ecuador | Comments Off
Across Hispanic America, people are celebrating the election of Barack Obama. Even though this region will probably not be one of Obama’s top-tier priorities—given the U.S. economic crisis and the challenges he will face in the Middle East and Asia—there are different ways he could demonstrate his commitment to the region.