Chile’s Top 10 Cultural Festivals
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Loading... - Javier Reuben
- 07 Feb 2023
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SANTIAGO – Chile is a country with a rich history and a diverse landscape, from the northern desert to the southern mountains, and the many different festivals in Chile celebrate aspects of these cultures. Here are the top 10 festivals that everyone should attend.
Fiestas Patrias
Without a doubt Chile’s most important festival, Fiestas Patrias is the National Holiday of Chile, celebrated on Sep. 18 and 19. It is a commemoration of the First Government Assembly which marked Chilean Independence on Sep. 18, 1810. The festivities include dancing the Cueca, the national dance of Chile, which is done in pairs with handkerchiefs. People adorn their houses with the national flag and everyone takes to the streets and parks to share in games, food, and drink, including the famous “Terremoto,” usually a mix of pipeño wine, pineapple ice cream, and grenadine. Read More…
