Fondas en fotos | Fondas in photos

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Las fondas son el centro de muchas de las celebraciones de Fiestas Patrias. Consiste en uno o varios locales donde puedes comprar tragos, comida, participar en juegos y observar bailes tradicionales. Este año la celebración duró casi una semana. Las siguientes fotos fueron tomadas en San Fernando, en el valle de Colchagua donde mi familia vive. La región es conocida por sus vinos y frutas.

Valle de Colchagua - Ruta del vino

Fondas are the centre of a lot of celebrations during Fiestas Patrias. It consists of one or many fairs where you can buy drinks, food, participate in games and watch traditional dances. This year the celebration lasted almost a week.   The following pictures were taken in San Fernando, in the Colchagua valley where my family lives. The region is well know for its wine and fruit.

Colchagua Valley - Wine Route

Anticuchos | Meat on skewer

 Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Manzanas confitadas | Glazed apples

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

 Juegos de taca-taca | Table football games

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Juegos de argollas | Ring toss games

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

 Trompos | Spinning tops

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Niños vestidos de huaso | Kids dressing as Chilean cowboys

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Ferias de artesanía local | Local craftwork stands

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Música folclórica en vivo | Live folk music

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

¡Viva Chile!

Saludos,

Maria Miranda
Spanish Anytime Founder
www.spanishanytime.com

Chile's Fiestas Patrias | Fiestas Patrias Chilenas

Chilean flags and araucaria trees | Photo by Maria Miranda

I am Maria Miranda, founder of Spanish Anytime. During September I will be sharing how Chile's longest holiday, Fiestas Patrias, is celebrated. I am visiting my family in Chile during our dieciocho (18th)

It was September 18, 1810 when a First Government Junta was established to rule Chile. It was the earliest step in the Chilean struggle for independence, and the anniversary of its establishment is celebrated as the national day of Chile. Chile officially proclaimed independence on February 12, 1818.  ( Source: Wikipedia)

Fiestas Patrias means dancing cueca, eating empanadas, asado (barbecue), mariscal (seafood soup), cordero al palo (spit barbecued lamb), mote con huesillo and a strong terremoto drink. It is also a long holiday, so people get a chance to visit family and friends along the country. 

Fried seafood empanadas. Photo by Maria Miranda

About the Dieciocho

Fiestas Patrias by Cachando Chile's blog
Fiestas Patrias by Pepe's Chile website
Five Highlights from Chile's Fiestas Patrias by ThisisChile
Fiestas Patrias by Wikipedia

During this month I will be posting different pictures, videos and information. I hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit more about Chile's celebrations. 

¡Viva Chile!

Maria Miranda
Spanish Anytime Founder
www.spanishanytime.com