Fiestas Patrias

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Today at my school we celebrated the Chilean Independence Day, locally known as the Fiestas Patrias. At the elementary school, we played traditional Chilean games such as el trompo, palo encebado and emboque and danced the national dance "cueca", a lot. At the high school the kids presented some of the regional dances including dances from the Great North and Easter Island. After the festivities concluded we got together in the courtyard so we could cook tasty parilladas (grilled food). Parilladas include anything from hot dogs and sausages to big juicy steaks. How do Chileans celebrate their independence? By eating food, a lot.

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Photos

5th Grade Presentation
I had m kids draw activities from the Bicentennial.

Dancing Cueca
Me attempting to dance cueca