SANTIAGO — Once again, Chilean students have taken to the streets to protest the…
Copa América UVM: A Chance to Unite Nations
By Gonzalo Mena The Americas are a buzz right now following the soccer tournament “Copa América”, this year hosted in Argentina, where national teams fight it out on the field for the chance to call themselves “the best” of our lands. But while Diego Messi, Arturo Vidal and other international stars show their skills in [...]
Magical Huilo-huilo: Winter Season 2011
The weekend of July the 1st saw the official opening of the winter season at the Huilo-huilo Biological Reserve, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, in the XIV Region (Región de los Ríos). The season commenced with a colorful Guillatún by the local Mapuche community at Bosque Nevado (Snowed Forest), Huilo-huilo’s Snow and Adventure Center located on the Mocho-Choshuenco volcano. Bosque [...]
Region V Weekly News: July 4
Presidente Piñera sets sail on Carrera submarine to witness UNITAS exercises Last week, Presidente Sebastián Piñera and Defense Minister Andrés Allamand visited the General Carrera submarine of the Chilean Navy to witness the UNITAS training exercises, that brought together sailors from a range of countries, including Perú and the United States. President Piñera called this [...]
Region VIII Weekly News: June 30th
Go to: Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Theater Teatro Sanpol de Madrid will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción with a special presentation of Don Quixote. This play shows a more infantile Quixote figure, so bring the kids. The work will run from July 1st to July 3rd in the Aula [...]
Region V Weekly News: June 24th
Noches Luminosas to light up Valparaíso The streets of Valparaíso will light up this weekend in a special event, Noches Luminosas. Noches Luminosas is an initiative that started five years ago in the hills of Valparaíso, when most local owners and residents realized that tourist and visitors were leaving the places very early, and weren’t fully [...]
Region VIII Weekly News: June 23rd
Go to: Pink Floyd tribute Pink Floyd tribute band “Brain Damage” will play at the Talcahuano casino on Friday night. This band has a 10 year career playing tribute to British group Pink Floyd. Come to listen to the characteristic sound of the Dark Side of the Moon. Members can pay less for a double [...]
Region VIII Weekly News: June 16
Traditional San Juan Folk Festival in… Santa Juana Tourists are invited to this traditional country celebration. Food and wine tasting, cueca dancing, folklore music, handcrafts and more. 70 exhibitors of different products will show you what is produced by Mother Earth. If food is what you want to try, there will be a wide range [...]
Region V weekly news: June 10th
Region V Hit By Worst Waves in Years The worst waves in almost five years hit region V this year, peaking at around 9pm on Wednesday. 20 foot high waves crossed the beaches and roads, with the water causing destruction of houses and stores located next to the coast and dragging sand, seaweed and garbage [...]
Region VIII weekly news: June 9th
A weekend of culture Old or young? You don’t have to choose! Audiences can experience both this weekend in Concepción. inti-illimani (no introduction needed) will present at Sala Dos of the Teatro Universidad de Concepción (O’Higgins 650, Concepción) on Friday, June 10th at 9pm. General admission is CLP $5000. Then on Saturday, Concepción natives Ángel [...]
Charity Event: Ayudarte
Last Sunday the 29th and Monday the 30th, ILC was invited to this year’s Ayudarte (“Help you”), which this time took place at the Hyatt hotel. Organized by IAC (Inaternational Association of Chile), Ayudarte is a silent-auction and sale of art for charity that has been taking place in Chile every year for the last [...]