In Ecuador the Guaranda Carnival is one of the most epic. This festival honors the connection between the Spanish and Indigenous of Ecuador. The Father Carnival or Taita Carnaval is evoked by those who take to the streets. Father Carnival is the man character of Guaranda Carnival. Guaranda Carnival is an entirely different experience in the way the people celebrate. It is common, if not a must for revelers to throw water on one another in the name of celebration. This traditional water game is said to have its roots from interactions between Spaniards and the Indigenous. Today water throwing is frowned upon, authorities way to conserve water. Still Ecuadorans pelt any type of liquid they can get hold of there is also a special “carnival foam” that is popular for this event. Carnival combined with water wars!