My Favorite Festivity

 

Among all the festivities that are celebrated in Chile, the one I like the most is “Fiestas Patrias”. It is the greatest event of the year, and it is celebrated on the 18^th and 19^th of September, but it also includes all the days of the week in which these dates fall in September. Although only these two dates are holidays in the calendar, people are in “Fiestas Patrias” mood during the whole month hahaha.

Schools have the week off, just like American schools have the week off for Christmas.

The reason we celebrate September 18^th is because, on that date in 1810, the proclamation of the First National Government took place; it marked the beginning of our independence from Spain. From then on, we had our own autonomy in the country. 

On the other hand, on September 19^th, we commemorate the glories of the Chilean Army, where a Great Military Parade takes place in Parque O’Higgins.

“Fiestas Patrias” is my favorite festivity because for once in the year, we are all united in one thought and feeling, the love and pride we feel for our country. It seems that, for a little while, there are no political, religious, race, or social status differences among the citizens of this beautiful country. Everybody decorates their houses with national symbols and flies our beautiful flag. 

We cook and eat traditional Chilean dishes, such as empanadas; we also prepare and drink traditional drinks, such as chicha and terremoto. People listen and dance typical Chilean music and gather with their families and friends.

            

You can feel the joyful spirit everywhere. We call September, “El mes de la Patria”

How about you? Say

-What your favorite Festivity is

-When it is celebrated

-What the origin of this festivity

-What activities you do for this festivity

-Why you like it