Chilean Traditions
Most Native Indians in northern Chile have been able to keep their Andean traditions and ways. In the southern regions, the Mapuche Indians have given a great deal of their ways to form the Chilean culture and country.
All of the musical traditions and characteristics have also been kept alive and are still thriving thanks to each of the immigrated cultures contributing something to it.
On Easter Island, there are still many Polynesians who keep their beliefs and rituals alive to be remembered throughout history.
Even after all of the different cultures moved into Chile, they did not corrupt their culture, they only added to it and made it even more rich in information.
Everything in Chile from education and religion all the way to their government and economy has evolved thanks to all of the contributing cultures.
All of the musical traditions and characteristics have also been kept alive and are still thriving thanks to each of the immigrated cultures contributing something to it.
On Easter Island, there are still many Polynesians who keep their beliefs and rituals alive to be remembered throughout history.
Even after all of the different cultures moved into Chile, they did not corrupt their culture, they only added to it and made it even more rich in information.
Everything in Chile from education and religion all the way to their government and economy has evolved thanks to all of the contributing cultures.
Festivities
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Chilean rodeo - a national sport where riders on horseback aka the Huasos dressed in the traditional hat, poncho, scarf, and spurs try to get a hold of a young bull using a rope. This festivity takes place on a field called a "medialuna" in Patagonia, Chile.
Quasimodo Festivities - originated in colonial times and began on the first Sunday after Easter. A Catholic priest gives the sick communion on a big ornate float. It takes place in a town just outside of Santiago called Lo Barnechea, just outside San Antonio in a town called El Monte, and just outside of Rancagua.
Vina del Mar Music Festival - the last week of February is reserved for the nationally broadcasted and one of the world's largest music festivals. The Vina del Mar Music Festival features pop and folk origins, but everyone comes to hear the internationally famous musicians.
Carnaval Andino Con la Fuerza del Sol - "the Andean Festival with the Strength of the Sun", takes place in Arica, Con la Fuerza del Sol in the northern region of Chile and is the most entertaining of them. It is a 3 day festival for a peaceful integration of of Spanish, native cultures in the Andes, and Catholics. People from Peru and Bolivia use extravagant costumes and dances to bands to keep the audience going back and forth on festivities.
Fiestas Patrias - "Patriotic Festivities" are held for Chilean Independence Day and formation of their government in 1810. The festival is celebrated on September 18 and 19. The whole country goes crazy and drinks, eats, light fireworks, throw parties, parades, sing, dance, and host barbecues that are held over a long weekend and last up to a week.
Festival de la Tirana - In northern Chile in a town called La Tirana, a festival is held in celebration of Chile's Catholic beginnings. More than 200,000 people go there on July 12th and stay celebrating through the 18th. There are many religious activities that take place to honor the Virgin Carmen, the Saint of Chile.
Santiago a Mil - "Santiago by the Thousands" - Chile's largest festival because it is 3 weeks long and it celebrates the arts and culture of Chile in Santiago during the month of January. You can have an indoor and outdoor experience because there are street performers and theater performances.
We Tripantu - It is known as the Mapuche New Year. I starts before sunset on June 23rd and stops at sunrise on June 24. The native Mapuche like to watch the "new sun" returning from the west to see the new year arriving. Many Mapuche cultural celebrations take place in honor of the fresh start from the new year/winter solstice.
Quasimodo Festivities - originated in colonial times and began on the first Sunday after Easter. A Catholic priest gives the sick communion on a big ornate float. It takes place in a town just outside of Santiago called Lo Barnechea, just outside San Antonio in a town called El Monte, and just outside of Rancagua.
Vina del Mar Music Festival - the last week of February is reserved for the nationally broadcasted and one of the world's largest music festivals. The Vina del Mar Music Festival features pop and folk origins, but everyone comes to hear the internationally famous musicians.
Carnaval Andino Con la Fuerza del Sol - "the Andean Festival with the Strength of the Sun", takes place in Arica, Con la Fuerza del Sol in the northern region of Chile and is the most entertaining of them. It is a 3 day festival for a peaceful integration of of Spanish, native cultures in the Andes, and Catholics. People from Peru and Bolivia use extravagant costumes and dances to bands to keep the audience going back and forth on festivities.
Fiestas Patrias - "Patriotic Festivities" are held for Chilean Independence Day and formation of their government in 1810. The festival is celebrated on September 18 and 19. The whole country goes crazy and drinks, eats, light fireworks, throw parties, parades, sing, dance, and host barbecues that are held over a long weekend and last up to a week.
Festival de la Tirana - In northern Chile in a town called La Tirana, a festival is held in celebration of Chile's Catholic beginnings. More than 200,000 people go there on July 12th and stay celebrating through the 18th. There are many religious activities that take place to honor the Virgin Carmen, the Saint of Chile.
Santiago a Mil - "Santiago by the Thousands" - Chile's largest festival because it is 3 weeks long and it celebrates the arts and culture of Chile in Santiago during the month of January. You can have an indoor and outdoor experience because there are street performers and theater performances.
We Tripantu - It is known as the Mapuche New Year. I starts before sunset on June 23rd and stops at sunrise on June 24. The native Mapuche like to watch the "new sun" returning from the west to see the new year arriving. Many Mapuche cultural celebrations take place in honor of the fresh start from the new year/winter solstice.
Work Cited
"Countries and Their Cultures." Culture of Chile. Web. 22 Mar. 2015.
"Top Cultural Celebrations and Festivals in Chile." Travel Tips. Web. 22 Mar. 2015.
"Traditional Customs - Sitio Oficial De Turismo De Chile." Sitio Oficial De Turismo De Chile. 14 Dec. 2010. Web. 22 Mar. 2015.
"Top Cultural Celebrations and Festivals in Chile." Travel Tips. Web. 22 Mar. 2015.
"Traditional Customs - Sitio Oficial De Turismo De Chile." Sitio Oficial De Turismo De Chile. 14 Dec. 2010. Web. 22 Mar. 2015.