Ecuadorian Ambassador to China Maria Soledad Cordova (2nd left) with delegates at the commemoration in Beijing, on May 21, 2025 Photo: Dong Feng/GT

The Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador in China hosted a commemoration  for the 203rd anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha in Beijing on May 21. The             Ecuadorian ambassador stressed the country's cultural roots during the session. 

In her welcoming speech, Ecuadorian Ambassador to China Maria Soledad Cordova said that the date for the anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha is important for the entire country. 

Taking place on the slopes of the volcano above Quito on May 24, 1822, the Battle of Pichincha culminated in a famous victory that ended centuries of Spanish occupation of the city, marking a turning point in Ecuador's fight for independence. 

"May 24 is a day to proudly remember our roots and pay tribute to those who fought to give us a free homeland. The Battle of Pichincha was not only a military triumph; it was the birth of a collective dream: That of an independent, dignified, and sovereign Ecuador," the ambassador noted. 

Talking about the importance of the victory, she said, "That same spirit summons us today, far from our land, but more united than ever for the love of Ecuador. Each one of us, wherever we are, is a fundamental part of that daily construction of the country we want."  

"Our commitment to Ecuador does not stop at [the] borders: [It] lives in our work, in our value, [and] in our willingness to contribute with honesty, effort, and hope," said Ambassador Cordova. 

She also encouraged solidarity. "There are many challenges, but so is our ability to overcome them [when] we work together, with responsibility and unity. Today more than ever, let us make historical memory an impulse to look forward," she said.