Análisis turístico de las actividades y manifestaciones culturales-religiosas relevante, que se desarrollan en las comunidades de la parroquia de Sidcay del cantón Cuenca

Abstract

The present research presents a "tourist analysis of cultural and religious activities and relevant events that take place in the communities of Sidcay parish". The parish is important as the second parish of canton Cuenca founded 229 years ago as it is stated in the library of Sidcay. The diagnosis of the current tourism situation of Sidcay was carried out by applying quantitative techniques to tourists visiting the place, who were unaware of the cultural and traditional attractions that exist in the zone due to lack of advertising. The acceptance of events and traditional cultural-religious was also evident. Therefore, it is important to advertise tourist attractions such as the religious and traditional cultural expressions through the implementation of brochures, The most important events and festivals of Sidcay are: on January 6 we celebrate Three Kings Day, Easter is a religious act with a history of over one hundred years, the festival in honor of Virgen de la Nube, the festival in honor of Maria Auxiliadora, the festival in honor of Virgen de la Merced and the feast in honor of Virgen del Rosario. In all these events, folkloric dance groups, music bands, fireworks and burning castles are presented. The research aims to safeguard the assets of Sidcay and promote local tourism development.