Celebrating Cultural and Ethnic Diversity: why is it celebrated on October 12?
October 12 is Interculturality and Plurinationality Day in Ecuador
The date celebrates cultural diversity and the country's many indigenous and Afro-descendant nations. Established to promote respect for interculturality, the date replaces the former Día de la Raza, focusing on valuing the contributions of indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples, and encouraging dialogue and harmonious coexistence among Ecuador's different ethnic groups.