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[[Image:Músico chileno tocando cueca.jpg|thumb|250px|A folklorist sings the [[Cueca]] (the Chilean national dance) during the ''Fiestas Patrias'']] |
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The '''[[Fiestas Patrias]]''' is the independence day celebration of [[Chile]]. It officially |
The '''[[Fiestas Patrias]]''' is the independence day celebration of [[Chile]]. It officially lasts for two days: |
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*[[September 18]], in commemoration of the proclamation of the First Governing Body of [[1810]], and marking the beginning of the [[Chilean Independence|Chilean independence process]]. |
*[[September 18]], in commemoration of the proclamation of the First Governing Body of [[1810]], and marking the beginning of the [[Chilean Independence|Chilean independence process]]. |
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*[[September 19]], known as the "Day of the Glories of the [[Chilean army|(Chilean) army]]". |
*[[September 19]], known as the "Day of the Glories of the [[Chilean army|(Chilean) army]]". |
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Revision as of 17:03, 2 November 2006
The Fiestas Patrias is the independence day celebration of Chile. It officially lasts for two days:
- September 18, in commemoration of the proclamation of the First Governing Body of 1810, and marking the beginning of the Chilean independence process.
- September 19, known as the "Day of the Glories of the (Chilean) army".
Unofficially, the celebration can last for around a week, depending on when it falls (for example, if the 18th is a Wednesday, celebrations extend from Saturday the 14th, through Sunday the 22nd). Most schools and jobs declare a week-long vacation for the holiday.
Together with Christmas, the fiesta is the most important time of the year for most Chileans.
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