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Sierra-to-Amazon Dance Gala at Casa de la Cultura Saturday — $3, Two Hours, Five Dance Companies

Five Ecuadorian folk dance companies, two hours of choreography drawn from Sierra, Costa, and Amazonía traditions, three dollars to get in. Saturday, April 18 at 7 PM at Casa de la Cultura. Here's the lineup and what to expect.

Plegarias de Mi Tierra: Free Sacred Music Festival Tonight and Tomorrow at Casa de la Cultura

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Eighteen chefs, one ingredient: trout. The third annual Festival de la Trucha takes over Parque San Sebastian this Saturday starting at 9:00 AM. Live music, dance performances, and more ways to eat trucha than you knew existed.

Cuenca Prepares for 469th Foundation Anniversary -- Awards and Month-Long Celebrations

April 12 marks 469 years since Cuenca's founding, and the city has announced this year's Insignia honorees. The local holiday falls on Monday April 13, and celebrations will run throughout the month.

What's Happening in Cuenca This Week: Cultural Agenda March 23-29

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