Chile Current Events

Chile is a fascinating country of diverse landscapes and cultures situated along the western coast of South America. The country that is popular for its parks, lakes, and other heritage attractions is also internationally popular for being home to a number of celebrations throughout the year. These act as a guide to the rich historic and cultural appeal of the country. Chile current events include an assortment of cultural carnivals, jazz festivals, international song festival, and ecological and cultural international festival. You can opt to attend these Chile festivals during your visit to the country. This would offer you with a chance of knowing the cultural appeal of the country at its best. The entire country plays host to a number of events spread across different venues and cities.

February Events in Chile

The month of February features events and festivals like, the international song festival, carnival, and a cultural festival promoting the traditions and ethnicity of the country. Here is a look at the festivals that are scheduled for the month and are listed as Chile current events.

Iquique Carnival

A fun event, the carnival is famous for its festivities that include dance performances and colorful floats parade along the beach. This particular program featuring brightly colored floats and dancers offers a fascinating sight. The parade of fun and festivity is held in the Playa Brava beach at the southern end of the city. The major highlight of this festival is the festival queen contest.

Event Details
Date – February 2011
Venue - Playa Brava beach

Chiloe Ratesumbrista Festival

This particular Chile event held in the municipal park richly promotes the cultural appeal of the South – American nation. The festival on the Chiloé archipelago highlights the warmth of the people in the country and their traditional folk musical genre. Other popular shows include dance performances and equestrian games along with enjoying the taste of seafood empanada pastries. The event that dates back to the 1970’s has evolved from a local event to a major festival of national appeal featuring a top draw among tourists.

Event Details
Date: 19 - 20 February 2011 (annual)
Venue: Municipal Park
Rates: Free
Time: Daily all day & evening

Vina del Mar International Festival of Song

The International festival of Song held in Vina del Mar witnesses the participation of internationally renowned musicians to the coastal region of the nation. Scheduled at the amphitheater in the Chilean coast every summer, this one plays popular songs and chartbusters in the Latin American pop charts, as a crowd favorite. An event of 50 years, the musical program features a singing competition of two categories - international and folk music.

Event Details
Date: February 2011 (annual)
Venue: Quinta Vergara Amphitheatre

March Events in Chile

The month of March, host the popular festival of Ecology, Ethnicity and Culture that promotes the key environmental aspect of the world. Here is a detailed look at this upcoming Chile event.

Monte Mapu International Festival of Ecology, Ethnicity and Culture

The Monte Mapu International Festival of Ecology, Ethnicity & Culture emphasizes on the threats and risks associated with of global warming. The environmental awareness program will also feature live music and performing arts at the campsite of Isla de Maipo El Trébol, situated 50 kilometer south-east of the Chilean capital, Santiago

Event Details
Date: March 2011 (annual)
Venue: El Trébol Campsite
Rates: CL$12,000-CL$18,000
Time: From 6pm

April to December Events in Chile

Santiago Marathon

The marathon is scheduled in April 03, 2011. It is believed that in the marathon more than 20000 runners will be participating. It will start from 8 am and will be held in the capital of Chile, Santiago. The categories are Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 miles.

International Upa Theatre Festival

This annual event is schedule from April 11-15, 2011. The venue is Iquique Municipal Theatre. The festival will be participated by international and national theater groups.

Fiesta de Cuasimodo

The event is celebrated on the Sunday after the Easter. This year it will fall on May 01. It was believed that during old days, criminals used to steal the valuable for the priests while they were giving the Eucharist. Later, knights went with the priests to protect them from the miscreants. Still today when the priest goes to meet the sick people the knights escort them. This celebration takes place throughout the country.

Rapa Nui Marathon

This current event in Chile takes place in Easter Island. Scheduled in June 07 this year, the event will see athletes from all over the world participating in this event. The marathon starts from Hanga Roa and then goes to Anakena before returning back to Hanga Roa. Apart from the marathon and half marathon there is also a 10km running event.

Santiago International Documentary Festival

The festival showcases some of the critically acclaimed documentaries from all over the world. The event takes place in June 20-26, 2011 and the venue is Santiago. The festival is the forum of exchanging cinematic knowledge across the geographical boundaries.

Festival of the Virgin of Carmen

One of the popular Chile Current Events is the festival of the virgin of Carmen. The festival is smeared with colorful background and mesmerizing performances. The venue of the festival is La Tirana. The stunning background of Atacama and the Andes provides a spectacular. The event takes place in the month of July.

Patagonia Folklore Festival

The event takes place in July 2011. The Patagonian folk festival witnesses the bands of the country creating the magic of Patagonia folklore dance and music. The venue is the Punta Arenas Gym.

Northern Chile International Film Festival

The festival is held at Antofagasta and is scheduled in August. The festivals screens short films, animated films and documentaries shot in Chile. These films are either shot by the Chilean or by foreign filmmakers. Apart from this the festival is also host to both national and international films.

World Press Photo

It is one of the recognized and prestigious photo competitions in the world. News photographers from different newspaper participate in this event. The winning pictures are then sent for a world tour. The World Press Photo exhibition is coming to Chile on July 09, 2011. The exhibition would be there till August 07, 2011 before moving to Portugal. The event will be held in Fundación Telefónica, Chile and will be open from 9 am to 6 pm.

Independence Day Celebrations

Chile celebrates its Independence Day in September. If one is in Chile during this time then one must visit Rancagua- a colonial town. It is in this place that the Bernardo O’Higgins tried to free the country from the shackles of the Spanish rule in 1814. After the independence he became the first head of state. The day is also celebrated throughout the whole country with pride and passion.

Festival of Legends

This annual event is held in September at Palacio La Moneda Cultural Centre. During this festival artistic works like music, comics and drawing honor the heritage of the natives of the region.

Columbus Day

Columbus Day is one of the popular Chile Current Events in October. The celebration is marked by dance, music and traditional dress. The day is celebrated to mark the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World and also the merging of different race. The celebration takes place in October 12 and the venue is Santiago.

Festival of Contemporary Chilean Music

This annual festival is scheduled in November. The festival is marked by latest musical composition in Chile. The venue of the festival is the Catholic University’s Exhibition Centre.

Chile current events featuring the fascinating mix of cultural festivals, environmental awareness programs, and colorful carnivals offer great combination of information and entertainment.