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The Fiestas Patrias (literally Homeland Holidays) [1] of Chile consist of two days, with a third one added on some years: 18 September, in commemoration of the proclamation of the First Governing Body of 1810 , and marking the beginning of the Chilean Independence process.
Sector of La Pampilla in Coquimbo, where the festivities take place Closing day of the festival, 2012. The Pampilla Festival (Spanish: Fiesta de la Pampilla; also known as Pampilla de Coquimbo or simply La Pampilla) is a Chilean celebration that takes place between 18 and 20 September every year in honor of the country's Fiestas Patrias – although it usually extends two days before or two ...
Fiestas Patrias: Mandatory holiday. Celebrates the establishment of the First Government Council in 1810. 19 (Friday) Army Day: Día de las Glorias del Ejército: Mandatory holiday. October: 12 (Sunday) Columbus Day: Encuentro de Dos Mundos: Colloquially known as Día de la Raza ("Race Day") or formally by its older name (Aniversario del ...
Fondas, also known as ramadas or chinganas, are temporary establishments in Chile that emerge during the Fiestas Patrias, a national celebration held in September. These venues offer a wide array of food and beverages to the public. One of the most renowned fondas is La Grandiosa Bertita, situated in O'Higgins Park, Santiago, Chile.
Fiestas Patrias: Also popularly known as "El Dieciocho" (spanish for The Eighteen) for the date it takes place, corresponds to the holiday that highlights the customs and traditions typical of national identity and is one of the most popular celebrations in Chile.
Fiestas Patrias is a Spanish phrase meaning "Patriotic Holidays" or "National Holidays". It may refer to: Fiestas Patrias (Mexico), a set of Mexican holidays; Fiestas Patrias (Chile), the Independence Day celebration of Chile; Fiestas Patrias (Panama), a series of holidays in Panama (see Public holidays in Panama)
Chupallas (Chile) Huaso wearing a chupalla while singing in the Fiestas Patrias celebrations. The chupalla (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃuˈpaʎa]) is a traditional Chilean horseman's hat made of straw. Many people in rural areas of Central Chile use it as well.
Per Law 2977 of 1915, Army Day is celebrated on the 19th of September in honor of the Army's role in the defense of the Chilean nation, thus the date is dedicated to the Chilean Army and is a national holiday. The parade, however, dates back to 1896, and parades have been held annually in the capital beginning in 1819.