The Fiesta de la Mama Negra is a vibrant and unique cultural celebration in Latacunga, Ecuador.

The main character is the Mama Negra, a man with blackface and feminine attire, who represents motherhood, fertility, and the protection of the Virgin of Mercy. The festival is celebration twice a year, with the November festival being the largest.Therefore, It combines indigenous, African, and Spanish traditions in a parade filled with color, music, and dance.