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San Francisco Bay Area Chilean Independence Day Celebrations!

Chile’s Independence Day is celebrated on September 18th, and this year the commemoration marks Chile’s Bicentennial! Before moving on to some of the various commemorative events listed here, do stop by Chile Lindo for its renowned authentic Empanadas de Pino, and join us in commemorating Chilean Independence Day–this Saturday, September 18, from 10am to 8pm. Come and stay awhile, enjoy a casual gathering featuring folkloric music and dances, and mingle with Chile Lindo’s friends and neighbors. Felices Fiestas Patrias! Following is a list of Bay Area events commemorating the Chilean Independence: Friday, September 17, 2010 Cascada de Flores & Duo Amaranto $12 adv. $15 dr. – 8pm La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley http://bit.ly/aPBgmg Celebrate the Mexican and Chilean Independence! …with Cascada de Flores, a Mexican duo featuring Jorge Liceaga and Arwen Lawrence, and with Duo Amaranto, a Chilean duo featuring Rafael Manriquez & Ingrid Rubis. Enjoy traditional and contemporary songs from Mexico, Chile, and Latin America. Saturday, September 18, 2010 Grupo Araucaria Traditional music and dances from Chile $12 gen. – 8:30pm La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley http://bit.ly/cPTY1W Viva el 18! Celebrate the Chilean Independence Day with Grupo Araucaria and friends in an evening of traditional music and dances from Chile: “Sin cuecas no es 18”. Araucaria Folk Dance Ensemble has  performed in the Bay Area for over twelve years, highlighting dances that represent Chile’s diverse geography and culture. Saturday, September 18, 2010 Fonda dieciochera en el Tilden!! Tilden Park, Little Farm Free -12:30am – 10:00pm Host: Maria Jose Baudrand http://bit.ly/diVcpS A “fonda” is a colorful, traditional stand often roofed with Eucalyptus branches that is at the center of patriotic activities. Here gatherers sing and dance the national dance of Chile, “ la cueca.” This flirtatious national dance is accompanied by guitars and poetically witty lirics. At a fonda you’ll find competitive games, and plenty of wine and empanadas. Sunday, September 19, 2010 Siempre Septiembre Tardeada Chilena $25 donation. Noon – 6:00pm Host: Mano a Mano con Chile—Earthquake relief benefit 397 Moraga Avenue, Oakland http://bit.ly/d37OB1 Continue celebrating throughout the weekend, at a Chilean’s private home, and support a good cause. Making a special appearance will be members of Grupo Araucaria, and local Chilean performers Lichi Fuentes, Rafael Manriquez, Feña Torres, plus special guests. Mano a Mano con Chile (Hand in Hand with Chile) is a non-profit organization that supports those still suffering from the aftermath of the earthquake. Sunday, September 19, 2010 Chilean Bicentennial Picnic Asado y Vino $17 adv. $20 dr. gen. Noon – 6pm Host: Centro Chileno Lautaro Twin Pines Park, Belmont http://bit.ly/aQu34V The “Centro Chileno Lautaro” was founded in 1957. Among it’s distinguished founders were Fernando Alegría, internationally renowned poet and former chair of Spanish and Portuguese at Stanford University, and Dr. Carlos López, author and past President Emeritus of Menlo College. This Northern California Chilean organization celebrates numerous Chilean cultural events throughout the year, and is responsible for awarding thousands of dollars to students of Chilean descent through its scholarship program. Sunday, September 26, 2010 Coaniquem Annual Benefit Fiesta Luncheon Wente Vineyards 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore $75 per person 11 am – 3pm http://bit.ly/aEPw2c Annual fundraiser benefiting the children supported by COANIQUEM, the Burned Children Foundation. Presenting Classical Guitar Concert by Dr. Jorge Rojas. Featuring an Art Show and Sale, plus a Live Auction

September Fiesta Chilena

September 18th is Chilean Independence Day Commemoration In addition to introducing San Francisco to Chile’s unique blend of cuisine, Chile Lindo is active in sponsoring and promoting numerous Chilean cultural events. In San Francisco’s healthy “immigrant economy” it is evident that food is at the heart of a culture thus it makes sense to bridge business to cultural expressions. Chile Lindo proposes a new form of community revitalization, where our traditions are not swept away, but rather, they are strengthen and respected by helping the backbone of our community, the small businesses. The annual production of “Fiesta Chilena” (as this event has come to be known) offers the opportunity for the Chilean business and artistic community, to come together in celebration of Chilean culture.”Fiesta Chilena”  looks to enhance the visibility of Chileans within the San Francisco Bay Area, and the wider California marketplace. Chile Lindo seeks to revitalize the Mission District, not by changing its diverse cultural makeup but rather by highlighting its traditions and strengthening what it already has to offer. I say, we need to strengthen our small businesses by promoting the cultures that makes this neighborhood, the Mission District, unique. A community rich in cultural activity gains self-respect and thus it empowers itself to prosper.