Open town hall 18 september 1810
"Fiestas Patrias", highlights the early incorporation of this particular form of sociability within the festive program, a practice that persists until today.
Chileans love to celebrate Fiestas Patrias throughout the entire month of September. However, the actual holiday takes place on . September 18th, 1810 marks the date that Chile began fighting for independence from Spain. But it wasn't until eight years when they were finally considered an independent country.
Chilean Traditions
Celebrate in various ways, oftentimes bringing back old traditions and clothing. You can spot these customs during the various Chilean dance performances. Each region has its own dance and outfit, which are all very representative of the different cultures of the regions.
The ramada or fonda is ne of the hallmarks of our national celebrations
The official national dance is called the “cueca,” which can be seen throughout the country. Everyone enjoys dancing cueca and many locals even compete in cueca dance competitions.
Chileans love to celebrate Fiestas Patrias throughout the entire month of September. However, the actual holiday takes place on . September 18th, 1810 marks the date that Chile began fighting for independence from Spain. But it wasn't until eight years when they were finally considered an independent country.
Chilean Traditions
Celebrate in various ways, oftentimes bringing back old traditions and clothing. You can spot these customs during the various Chilean dance performances. Each region has its own dance and outfit, which are all very representative of the different cultures of the regions.
The ramada or fonda is ne of the hallmarks of our national celebrations
The official national dance is called the “cueca,” which can be seen throughout the country. Everyone enjoys dancing cueca and many locals even compete in cueca dance competitions.
Chilean Empanada
It appeared in Chile, when Don Pedro de Valdivia had not finished populating us. Over time, it became a Creole food, baked or fried in fat stuffed with "Pirru", an indigenous word that is called the mincemeat of meat, egg, raisins, onions, chili...
In 1540 Inés de Suárez was the first woman to make empanadas in Chile. The story tells that a group of Spaniards camped on the other side of the Mapocho, in a place that we would later know as "La Chimba" today Cerro Blanco. Doña Inés takes the ingredients she had on hand and cooks the first Chilean empanadas. Chicha: A holiday alcoholic beverage made out of fermented grapes. It can also be produced from apples.
Mote con Huesillo: At first glance, mote con huesillo might look a bit strange. But it is actually really delicious! The drink tastes a bit like sugary peach juice, with a dried peach floating on top and yellow wheat sitting at the bottom.
It appeared in Chile, when Don Pedro de Valdivia had not finished populating us. Over time, it became a Creole food, baked or fried in fat stuffed with "Pirru", an indigenous word that is called the mincemeat of meat, egg, raisins, onions, chili...
In 1540 Inés de Suárez was the first woman to make empanadas in Chile. The story tells that a group of Spaniards camped on the other side of the Mapocho, in a place that we would later know as "La Chimba" today Cerro Blanco. Doña Inés takes the ingredients she had on hand and cooks the first Chilean empanadas. Chicha: A holiday alcoholic beverage made out of fermented grapes. It can also be produced from apples.
Mote con Huesillo: At first glance, mote con huesillo might look a bit strange. But it is actually really delicious! The drink tastes a bit like sugary peach juice, with a dried peach floating on top and yellow wheat sitting at the bottom.
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