Estudio de la cultura alimentaria festiva del Inti Raymi en la comunidad las Lagunas (Chuquidel), del cantón Saraguro para el fortalecimiento del patrimonio alimentario ecuatoriano, a través de un recurso digital.

Abstract

Abstract: This research aimed to contribute to strengthening Ecuadorian food heritage by studying the festive culture of Inti Raymi in the Chukidel community, Saraguro canton, Loja province. Using a qualitative and ethnographic approach, interviews, participatory observation, and community workshops were used to characterize the territory, diagnose food practices, and analyze the sociocultural factors linked to the festival. During this process, the positive aspects and problems that threaten the culture of this community were analyzed, especially in traditional food and the spiritual relationship they have with Pachamama. Current technological advances and the loss of ancestral knowledge also promote the consumption of chacha foods to maintain their ancestral legacy. Faced with this reality, a digital resource called "Festivals and Traditions of Saraguro" was created to disseminate the festivals, customs, and culinary traditions inherited from generation to generation. This proposal promotes community participation, responsible cultural tourism, and intergenerational transmission, revaluing traditional cuisine as a living intangible heritage.