Fun and festivities in Chile - celebrations, festivals and cultural events
Chilean holidays and festivals are always amazing and full of color. Throughout the year, Chile hosts a number of holiday festivals. It can be said that the country itself is a picturesque festival, in which the unique traditions of indigenous peoples are mixed with Catholic customs. Like in any other Catholic country, Christmas is celebrated here in December. At traditional family dinner on December 24, people eat cakes with dried fruits and drink "Cola de mono" - an alcoholic drink with sugar, coffee, milk, and cinnamon. Chileans dress up a Christmas tree, decorating it with luminous garlands, artificial snow, and a manger symbolizing the birth of Christ. Viejito Pascuero put presents for kids under the Christmas tree. On the night of December 25, Chileans attend mass.
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The indigenous peoples of Chile begin celebrating the New Year during the winter solstice - on the night of June 24 when they celebrate the life cycle of the Sun and all living things. The holiday is celebrated mainly in rural areas. And on June 29, fishermen, clam diggers and all those working in the sea celebrate the Festival of San Pedro. After prayers, dancing begins on the ship. Independence Day is celebrated on September 18. There is a river of wine, tables groaning with food, parades, dancing and singing people.
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Uniques spots of Chile
Chungara Lake
From the series “The Highest Mountain Lakes of the Planet”
In the wonderfully beautiful mountainous region, at the altitude of 4570 meters above sea level is located Chungara Lake. The size of the lake is relatively modest, its area is only 21.5q. Km, and the maximum depth is 33 meters. The lake is surrounded by snowy mountain peaks from all sides. For several years, this quiet area has been the home of many rare bird species. Here you can see the rare species of birds that are on the verge of extinction, as well as the graceful pink flamingos.
In total, more than 130 species of birds and animals live on the territory adjacent to the lake. The flora of this area also contains many rare plant species. The walk to Chungara Lake will give a lot of the impressions to those tourists who are interested in the story. Not far from the lake are the … Read all
In total, more than 130 species of birds and animals live on the territory adjacent to the lake. The flora of this area also contains many rare plant species. The walk to Chungara Lake will give a lot of the impressions to those tourists who are interested in the story. Not far from the lake are the … Read all
Laguna Blanca and Verde
From the series “The Highest Mountain Lakes of the Planet”
The beautiful Laguna-Blanca and Laguna Verde lakes, located in Bolivia on the territory of the national park Eduardo Avaroa, are regarded as a uniform sight. They are located at the height of 4 300 meters above sea level and are connected with a narrow. Despite the proximity to each other, the lakes are quite different. Each of them has the unique features.
The name of the mineral lake Lagune-Blanca is due to the unusual white color of the water. The concentration of the minerals in the lake is very high, which is why the water is milk-colored. Everything changes, however, when the wind blows in the mountains - it lifts the copper oxides from the bottom of the flat lake, and the water becomes emerald-green. The name of Lagune Verde is literally translated by the Spanish as 'the Green … Read all
All unique sightseeing Chile
The name of the mineral lake Lagune-Blanca is due to the unusual white color of the water. The concentration of the minerals in the lake is very high, which is why the water is milk-colored. Everything changes, however, when the wind blows in the mountains - it lifts the copper oxides from the bottom of the flat lake, and the water becomes emerald-green. The name of Lagune Verde is literally translated by the Spanish as 'the Green … Read all
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Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022. Read this
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Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022. Read this
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