No, I did not just make that title up off the top of my head. hahaha. Being that it was Chile's 200th Independence day on September 18th, everyone would chant this in the most random of moments. Mostly when waiting for something bigger to happen. hehehe For example: waiting for the concert to start, waiting for the fire works to begin, etc.
One person: C-H-I
Crowd: CHI
One person: L-E
Crowd: LE
All: CHI CHI CHI LE LE LE. VIVA CHILE!
I guess some people sometimes add a swear word at the end of the chant which is "mierda". But my host dad taught me a better/funnier way...instead, you can say: "mier-mosa patria". So it sounds like you're about to say the swear word, but you end up saying, "mi hermosa patria", which means "my beautiful country" instead of, "poop" (but the swear word). I guess my host mom had forgotten about this, so the entire weekend after someone would say the chant she would say, "mieeeeeeer-mosa patria!" hahahaha it was funny!
Here are some pictures from last weekend's huge celebration:
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| Why not start out the weekend (Wednesday) at the beach? :) |
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| From the beach, we then went to the CIEE office for a little fiesta! Of course there was...CUECA! |
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| Gloria and me dancing Cueca! |
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| From there...off to my friend's (Victoria) birthday party! |
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| On Thursday we went to a party at my host sister and husband's (Ingird and Alan) office. They both teach English and run classes here in Viña del Mar. |
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| Alan is in the gray polo and Ingrid is the white striped shirt. There they are with all the other English teachers. The girl to the right of Ingrid is Chelsea--William's friend from high school! What a small world! |
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| After the party, I went to the beach again, and then walked along the sea with my friend as the sun was setting. So pretty! |
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| The next day (Friday) we went to the Ramada en Playa Ancha...and of course...there was CUECA. |
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| My host dad and me in front of a "fonda." |
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| Playa Ancha (a neighborhood of Valparaiso). |
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| Juegos!....and churros! |
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| I got to go on stage and throw a "trompo"/embarrass myself. heheheh...but it was worth it, because they gave me the trompo as a souvenir! |
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| Then we went to La Quinta Vergara (venue in Viña del Mar) to see Los Jaivas! |
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| Los Jaivas are an electronic-fold music band! It was SOOOO cool! and it was free!! :) |
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| Saturday- off to Villa Alemana to spend time with the family! :) |
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| Estefania dancing CUECA. |
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| Choripan! A popular Chilean food...sausage in bread! And I really like it! |
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| The men working hard (resting) at the grill...hehe |
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| In Limache: tons of kites! |
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| Estefy flying her kite! |
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| Here's us 4 kids...Sami on the way left, then me, Estefy, and Cami. |
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| VIVA MEXICO! They did a Mexican dance...notice the traditional Mexican dresses, suits, and sombreros! My two countries together....Mexican dances with Chilean flags. hehehe |
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| The fireworks were wonderful! We watched them from Ingrid's (host sister) house! |
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| And then to top off the night: sleepover! :) |
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| Sunday at the Sporting Club: This is the name of one of the "fondas." It says, "Dancing cueca with your sister." Along with "mom jokes"...here they also have "sister jokes" .... :P |
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| Got BBQ??!! |
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| Cami and me on our favorite ride! |
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| Cami demonstrating a 'completo'! It's basically a hot dog, with tomatoes, guacamole, and mayo. I, of course, had it without the mayo. :) |
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| This was at the 'Revista Naval' in Viña del Mar. Look at all the tons of people on the street and beach! |
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| Tons of people and tons of cool boats/ships like this one featured here. |
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| Left to right: Julio (Cuyin), Ingrid, Sonia (Osy), y Cami |
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| The planes formed a star in the sky! This was SOO COOL! I have videos too! |
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| The President was on the huge sail boat, La Esmeralda! |
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| This was just this past weekend...el "Mesias Bicentenario"...They showed the "Messiah" by Handel here in La Quinta Vergara! More than 500 voices and 80 instruments! It was incredible! |
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| For the sugar on top: home-made empenadas! They're JUST like pasties...but instead, filled with cheese! |
I could have made this blog a TON longer and you know I have a TON more pictures, but I'll spare you. :) I love you alllllll sooooooo much! :)
Also, I'd like to tell you all that I've decided to stay the entire year. Meaning, I won't be coming back in January. :( I'd LOVE to see you all SOOO much, but after discussing the pros and cons, I feel it's better if I stay. I'll still keep my blog, we'll still keep in touch, and if you want to see me....we have SKYPE! :)
With all my love to you,
Diane
OH and I forgot to comment on the past post...I LOVE the outfit you were wearing to karaoke- you look SO pretty :) like always...but especially in that cute little dress
ReplyDeleteANYYWWWAAAYYSS. I already LOVE your host mom!!! and i can't believe you are teaching your blog-readers how to swear, tsk tsk. and the star in the sky is pretty awesome. and pretty much your pictures are really cool (did you ever think I'd admit that in front of you??? haha WELL I did....maybe because i didn't have to put up with you stopping every step to TAKE the pictures heheheh :) ) AND Yes yes I know you could have put a bazillion more up...WAY TO SAY NOOO!!
I love you plumpy!!
You're going to stay for a whole year!?!?!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!!!!
I. LOVE. YOU.
ReplyDeletePress on through Him! It's great to see what you have been blessed with while over in Chile! You are such a beautiful daughter of the King! :)