Las Fiestas Patrias falls on September 18th and 19th, an occasion to celebrate the start of independence for Chile and the accomplishments of the Chilean army. Throughout the week, they celebrate with dancing Cueca (the traditional folkloric dance of Chile), barbecues, visiting relatives in other parts of Chile, and partying at the fondas. Fondas can be found throughout Chile during the week of Fiestas Patrias. The fondas are venues, often tents, where they celebrate with traditional dancing, eating Chilean foods, and watching musical and dance performances.
BBQ at home
My Chilean mom
My friend Pilar and I were on the news, a 3-second byte of us dancing Cueca in traditional outfits at a fonda in Santiago.
The huaso (similar to the American cowboy) is wearing a shawl called a chamanto, sombrero, and boots with spurs.
With my Chilean friend Pilar.
A concert in a fonda in Santiago
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