The Celebration of Independence Day in Chile is known as the Fiestas Patrias (Independence Day) or the Eighteen (The XVIII). The Chilean people gather to celebrate their independence and national pride.
Chile officially proclaimed its independence from Spain on 12th February 1818. The Chilean community marks the anniversary of its independence every year on the 18th and 19th of September.
The Colo-Colo Club is a Chilean football club. They have won a record number of national titles. The Colo-Colo Fairfield Social Sports Club organizes its Festival of Independence, coinciding with National Day celebrations. More than 10,000 people are expected at the festival Chilean Colo Colo club in Fairfield.
The solidarity of the people and the delicious food and incredible performances brought me back to the festival after 10 years.
In 2010, Chile celebrates the bicentennial of its independence from Spain, organizing a series of cultural and patriotic events and a very special celebration of the festival of Chilean culture through food, song and dance.
We visited the festival with my boyfriend Tommy and my friends Nicole, Becky and Ndidi. At the festival there was a mass of the Spanish-speaking community, and there were also people who love the Chilean culture.
My boyfriend and I met with Nicole and Becky, and then went to the festival together. We arrived late in the afternoon. It was difficult to park the car because there were many people. Finally we bought the tickets at the door. The tickets were $15 and we were in a hurry to enjoy the festival.
First, we saw the crowd of South Americans and Australians too. It was quite hard to move around from place to place as there were so many attendees. After arriving, we met my friend Ndidi. We then proceeded to watch traditional dances and we were entertained by a famous Chilean singer. We also danced along to traditional Chilean music with friends. It was fun to learn the steps and how to dance as the Chileans do. I was very interested in watching the Chilean performances as it gave me an insight to the Chilean culture.
We ate Chilean food and drinks together, including a “complete Americano” (hot-dogs) and churros. There was lots of smoke from the Chilean barbecue, and there were long lines of hungry people waiting in line just to eat a “complete Americano” (hot-dogs) and churros.
We took many photographs, and then left the festival at eight o'clock. The Chilean festival was a fantastic experience.
Sydney is home to one of the largest Chilean communities in Australia. Premier Kristina Keneally celebrated the bicentennial of the Independence of Chile with the Chilean community. Premier Keneally said NSW has a strong Chilean community which makes an important contribution to the economic, social and cultural state.
Learning Spanish has allowed me to experience the culture. At the festival, I could ask for food in simple Spanish and have very simple conversations in Spanish. It helped to understand the language and culture I studied.
I have an appreciation for the Chilean community and all Spanish speakers. I will definitely return to the festival again.
I have an appreciation for the Chilean community and all Spanish speakers. I will definitely return to the festival again.
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