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¡Join us in the middle of the world!

Here in Yachay Tech, a new research-oriented university in Ecuador, we are trying to construct the activities on astroparticle physics in wide sense.

In South America, various experimental activities on cosmology and astroparticle physics are going on. They include ALMA telescope, Pierre Auger highest energy cosmic ray array, and even further down to the south, IceCube which discovered neutrinos from outside our galaxy.Furthermore in Chile, an International gamma ray telescope, CTA, is to be constructed.

Ecuador, located in between these observatories and United States/Europe, provides a comfortable base to these experimental activities while having good commutation with advanced institutions in the northern hemisphere.

*There is no Registration fee for this workshop.

Dates: December 6-8, 2016 Quito, Ecuador and Yachay City, Ecuador

December 6: sessions in Quito + an evening of cultural activities at the Quito Festival

December 7 and 8: sessions in Yachay Tech

International Advisory Members

Gabriela Gonzalez (Louisiana State U.)Francis Halzen (U. Wisconsin-Madison)Takaaki Kajita (ICRR, U. Tokyo)Masayuki Nakahata (Kamioka, ICRR, U. Tokyo)Angela Olinto (KICP, U. Chicago)Masahiro Teshima (ICRR, U. Tokyo)

AGENDA | DAY 1 - December 6th, 2016, Quito

TIME ACTIVITIES PLACE9:00 to 11:00 Workshop IAEN auditorium

11h00 to 11h30 Coffee break

11h30 to 13h00 Workshop

13h00 to 14h30 Lunch

14h30 - 17h30 Visit Quito’s historic midtown

17h30 to 19h00 Movilization to hotel to get ready for dinner, personal time

Hotel

19h30 to 21h00 Dinner Historic Restaurant of Quito

21h00 a 22h00 Transportation back to hotel

Hotel(click on the name)

Average price per night (taxes & fees not included)

Observation

Le Parc Hotel 205,00 Junior suite, 2 queen size bed

JW Marriott Hotel Quito 166,00 Deluxe room, 1 king or 2 queen size bed

Hilton Colon Quito Hotel 140,00 Deluxe room, 1 king

Hotel Akros 125,00 Single room

Hotel Dann Carlton Quito 130,00 Single room/queen size bed

Holiday Inn Express Quito 140,00 Single room/ 1 king size bed

Hotel Quito 129,00 Room with two beds

Mercure hotel Alameda 101,00 Single room/ king size bed

Best Western Parc Plaza 99,00 Single room/ 1 bed

Hotel Sebastián 91,00 Single room/ 1 bed

Hotel Finlandia 120,00 Single room/ 1 bed

Venue: These are the options to held the workshop in Quito. All are free and the reservation will be coordinated by the DirCom.

Cultural Activities Quito:This day is the foundation of Quito, capital of Ecuador. The whole city feels alive during this day, with concerts, parties, exhibitions, theatre shows and traditional games.*Detailed explanation on the next pages

Hotel Accomodations These are the price suggested by the hotel. However, you may get much reduced price through online sites.

Welcome Dinner *All expenses covered by YT

Historic restaurant El Ventanal - Gourment menus to choose from, soft drinks and wine.*For more information about the restaurant click here.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN QUITO WORKSHOP DAY 1: December 6th, 2016

VISIT QUITO’S HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

Quito’s Downtown, the best preserved colonial area of Quito, offers astonishing architecture built since the 16th century. It offers plazas or squares made of volcanic rock, immense republican buildings, monasteries, convents, and churches that decorate the baroque and gothic esthetic, and is also the home of museums filled with history. While architecture embodies the history of downtown, Quito, the preservation of modern customs houses the daily life of its citizens.The rich architecture is present all throughout churches and squares at the historical center. Quito is home to some of the most beautiful churches, decorated with striking baroque and gothic details. Amongst some of the most popular, the La Merced church and plaza is a perfect example of the baroque and gothic esthetic across town, surrounded by the beautiful masterpieces of Bernardo de Legarda and Miguel de Santiago.Other churches that embody the work of Bernardo de Legarda and Miguel de Santiago and that are also filled with historical heritage in downtown Quito are the Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús and the Plaza de San Agustin church.The celebration of the history of Quito is born amidst the beautiful views of its plazas and squares. Known as the entrance to the Historical Center of Quito, the San Blas Square presents Quito’s historical tradition, along with modern architecture, remodeled jewelry and vertical gardens. Many identify Plaza Grande as the nucleus of the historical center, which is the home to many places of interest such as: the Cathedral, the Municipal Palace, Presidential Palace, and the Plaza Grande, filled with history for Quito’s citizens and visitors interested in seeing Quito’s rich culture.

BUS TOUR AROUND THE STREET OF THE SEVEN CROSSES

The Street of the Seven Crosses is the other name for García Moreno Street, where the Presidential Palace (also known as Carondelet Palace) is found. Aside from housing Manuela Saenz’s house –a main figure in South America’s independence and Simon Bolivar’s romantic partner– this street has a particular attractive that portrays the faith back in colonial times, which still preserves its ritual nature in the city. Seven churches flank the route, that by the end of the colonial era was used to transport merchandise, but that has now become a touristic milestone.The tour begins north to south, with the Santa Bárbara church (from 1550, but restored after the 1987 earthquake), and goes through La Concepción church (1575), which served as the first monastery of the city.The third and fourth cross belong to La Catedral (1564) and El Sagrario church (1699). Their walls keep registry of some of the historical events of Quito, such as the Declaration of Independence in 1809. Only the cross at the Cathedral remains untouched. The fifth church, half a block away, lies on La Compañía de Jesús church (1613), with a baroque style, and whose façade was engraved in volcanic rock, while its interior is completely covered of gold. This is the biggest cross, as it is believed that the Jesuit church had more budget for its building. The sixth and seventh churches are the ones from the Carmen Alto monastery and the San Lázaro chapel.Throughout this tour you can still find business that arose in the XX century, such as clockmaker workshops, barber shops, spice shops, and coffee shops. Address: García Moreno Street from north to south.

VISIT THE “IGLESIA DE LA COMPAÑÍA DE JESUS”

The Church of the Society of Jesus (La Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús), known colloquially as la Compañía, is a Jesuit church in Quito, Ecuador. It is among the best-known churches in Quito because of its large central nave, which is profusely decorated with gold leaf, gilded plaster and wood carvings. Inspired by two Roman Jesuit churches — the Chiesa del Gesù (1580) and the Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola (1650) — la Compañía is one of the most significant works of Spanish Baroque architecture in South America. It is Quito’s most ornate church and (according to some observers) the country’s most beautiful.

The first group of Jesuit priests arrived in Quito on 19 July 1586. Most sites for the construction of churches had been granted by the city council to the Franciscans, the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, the Augustinians and the Dominicans. However, in 1587 the council granted land to the Jesuit order at the northwest corner of Plaza Grande (now Independence Square). When the Augustinians showed their displeasure with the decision, the Jesuits chose to settle in another lot located southwest of the Cathedral and Plaza.Nicolás Duran Mastrilli, a Jesuit priest from the Province of Naples, Italy, was appointed rector of the Jesuit College of Quito in 1602. Upon his arrival from Rome, he brought with him plans for the new Church of the Society of Jesus to be constructed in Quito. The plans for the church have been attributed to Domenico Zampieri, who also served as architect for the Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola in Rome.Construction began in 1605, with Mastrilli laying the first stone. The next documented architect was Gil de Madrigal, a Jesuit brother who arrived in Quito in 1634. The work gained momentum in 1636 with the arrival of Marcos Guerra, an Italian Jesuit priest who was also an architect and sculptor. The building was not completed until 1765.La Compañía served as the headquarters of the Jesuit order in Ecuador and also housed a school. During the colonial period, the bell tower of La Compañía was the tallest structure in Quito. The original tower

was destroyed by an earthquake in 1859. It was rebuilt in 1865, but it was destroyed a second time by another earthquake in 1868 and never rebuilt.Another earthquake damaged the church in March 1987. This prompted another period of restoration, undertaken between 1987 and 2005.

WALK AROUND LA RONDA STREET

La Ronda is a traditional street related to bohemian style and Quito’s historical art. It is a synonym of gastronomy, arts and crafts, and fun, especially at night. La Ronda is the oldest street in Quito and saw the rise of pioneer Pasillo musicians, painters, and some of the most famous poets of the 30s.A block south from the Santo Domingo Square, right in the middle of the Historical Center, there is a big space where you will see games from the old days, such as whipping tops, yo-yos, wooden dolls, or hopscotch, among others. If you want to make pictures, this is the perfect place, as you’ll find artisans working right in front of pedestrians on materials such as silver, hay, and tin (this is a must-see). Some shops like Zalabartes, Humacatama, or Chez Tiff, for instance, will have artisans working with chocolate, honey, wood and textiles.The smell of quesadillas, empanadas, bread and canelazo –a hot alcoholic beverage made of cinnamon and hard liquor, drank at the places with high altitudes in Ecuador and neighboring countries– swirls around in La Ronda. At night these finger foods are the protagonists of the night and the only thing that will steal the show are musicians playing traditional songs at the different bars and restaurants in the area. In La Ronda you can also breathe art: you’ll see sculptures, bargueños, and baroque-style saddlebags, which reflect the iconographic fusion between European and indigenous styles that are part of the well-known Escuela Quiteña from colonial times.

To learn more about tourism in Ecuador visit www.ecuador.travel

AGENDA | DAY 2 - December 7th, 2016, Imbabura

TIME ACTIVITIES PLACE7h00 to 8h00 Breakfast & personal time Hotel

8h00 to 11h00 Travel from Quito to Yachay Tech Urcuquí

11h00 to 12h00 Yachay Tech campus tour

12h00 to 13h00 Lunch On campus

13h00 to 15h00 Workshop Yachay Tech’s library

15h00 to 15h30 Coffe break On campus

15h30 to 18h00 Workshop Yachay Tech’s library

18h00 to 19h00 Transportation from Yachay Tech to Ibarra

19h00 Dinner & personal time Hotel

Hotel(click on the name)

Average price per night (taxes & fees not included)

Observation

Hosteria Chorlavi 105,00 Single room

130,00 Double bedroom for 4 people

170,00 Triple bedroom for 4 people

Hotel Ajavi 70,00 Single room

Hotel Turismo Internacional TBC

Hosteria El Totoral 70,00

Quinta San Miguel 33,00 to 75,00

Rancho de Carolina $ 44.80 Single room

LogisticYT will provide transportation from Quito to Yachay Tech university

Lunch Description: Tradtional menu of the province of Imbabura: Fritada (pork, whole boiled potatoes, mote or coocked corn, pickled onions and tomato, and fried ripe plantains)

Venue: Sessions will be held in Yachay’s Tech library

YACHAY TECH CAMPUS

http://www.yachaytech.edu.ec

Hotel Accomodations

AGENDA | DAY 3 - December 8th, 2016, Imbabura

TIME ACTIVITIES PLACE7h00 to 8h00 Breakfast in hotel Hotel

8h00 to 9h00 Transportation from Ibarra to Yachay Tech

9h00 to 11h00 Workshop Yachay Tech’s library

11h00 to 11h30 Coffee break Yachay Tech’s library

11h30 to 13h00 Workshop Yachay Tech’s library

13h00 to 14h00 Lunch On campus

14h00 to 17h00 Workshop Yachay Tech’s library

17h00 to 18h00 Transportation from Yachay Tech to Ibarra

18h00 Transportation to airport, dinner personal time

LogisticYT will provide transportation from Ibarra to Yachay Tech university.

LogisticYT will provide transportation to Quito´s airport & to Quito city

Lunch Description: Salad & healthy options

YACHAY TECH CAMPUS

Venue: Sessions will be held in Yachay’s Tech library

Contact

For more information please contact:

Professor Hisakazu MinakataHead of Physics Department

hminakata@yachaytech.edu.ec

T. +593 6 299 9130 ext. 2612

https://astrophysicsecuador.wordpress.com/