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Chileans celebrate their independence on the 18th of

September. Their road to independence from Spain started

on that date in 1810. Althouh the! "ould ha#e to $ht for

eiht more !ears to earn their total freedom% Chile

celebrates the 18th of 1810 "ith reat fanfare. Chile

o&iciall! proclaimed independence Februar! 1'% 1818.

The 18th% or (dieciocho%( is celebrated durin a "ee) full

of $estas patrias. This includes parades% dances% drin)in%

eatin traditional Chilean food% and music.

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Parades include huasos% the traditional Chilean

co"bo!s% music% and displa!s of national pride. *uch of

the celebrations occur in ramadas+see picture

belo",% temporar! open buildins "ith thatched roofs trad

itionall! made from tree branches. Ramadas feature a dance -oor% music% and tables to eat. Fondas% or refreshment

stands% o&er a "ide #ariet! ofChilean foods includin empanadas% anticuchos +shish )ab

obs,% chicha +alchoholic drin),% and more.

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There are also fre/uent dance competitions "ith

the national dance% la cueca% bein the most popular.

Rodeos in their (medialuna( arenas are common in

September and sho"case the traditional Chilean

huaso. The Fiestas Patrias are one of man! holida!s

that Chileans celebrate