He Winter Solstice It is an astronomical event that in our hemisphere marks the longest night of the year and the change of season, from autumn to winter. However, this event also has a much deeper meaning for various cultures, for which it represents a moment of rebirth and celebration.
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This date denotes the start of a new year for different indigenous peoples of Chilewhich is why celebrations are usually held in numerous locations throughout the country.
Next, we tell you about some events to be held between June 20 and 22 to receive the winter solstice in Chile.
Aymara New Year in Colchane
In the commune of Colchane, different activities will be carried out to celebrate the Aymara New Year or Machaq Marawhich this year commemorates its 5532nd cycle.
The activities will begin on June 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the town of Cariquima and include the performance of ancestral rituals, a community dinner and Andean cumbia dances.
Then, the celebrations will continue in the town of Isluga, where ceremonies in the presence of the chiefs of the communities. The event will end at dawn in the town church.
Festival of Abundance in Cajón del Maipo
An interesting place to celebrate the winter solstice near Santiago and in a beautiful natural environment is in the Las Ánimas Waterfall of Cajón del Maipo.
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In this place the Festival of Abundance will be held next Saturday, June 22, a celebration that will feature shows and live music. If you want to participate, you can find more information at Cascadelasanimas.cl and on the venue’s social networks.
We Lleqün Concert in Temuco
In the city of Temuco there will be a musical show to receive the Mapuche New Year or We Tripantuin which Grupo Inche will participate, a musical group that combines the use of contemporary instruments with Mapuche rhythmic patterns.
The concert will take place on Saturday June 22 at 8:00 p.m. in the Microsala cultural space, located at Francisco Bilbao 848, Temuco.
Original Valdivia Night
Valdivia celebrates the Native Peoples Month throughout Juneso this month different activities are carried out that seek to highlight the ancestral cultures of the area.
One of the most anticipated activities is the Original Valdivia Nightwhich will have the presence of the mapuche artists Peumayen, Beatriz Pichimalén and Colelo.
This musical event will take place on Friday, June 21 from 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Coliseum of Valdivia. Those who wish to attend must reserve their tickets through [email protected] and pick them up at the Office of Indian Affairs.
Rain Festival in Puerto Varas
Between June 20 and 22, the tenth version of the Rain Festival in Puerto Varas, a colorful event intended to celebrate the winter solstice that in previous versions has had the participation of more than 30,000 people.
As is tradition every year, during the event there will be herd races, decoration of showcases and parades of umbrellas and floats. Registration to participate in the different activities can be done at festivaldelalluvia.cl.
Winter Solstice Biathlon in Villa Cerro Castillo
In the town of Villa Cerro Castillo in the Magallanes Region, a particular event is held to welcome the longest night of the year, the Winter Solstice Biathlon.
This traditional sporting event It is developed in two disciplines, mountain biking and marathon. The race will take place on a vehicular route in the commune of Torres del Paine, during the afternoon of Saturday June 22. Pre-registration to participate in this event can be done at munitorresdelpaine.cl
Selknam concert and ceremony in Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas will receive the winter solstice with a musical and cultural festival that defies the low temperatures characteristic of this part of the country.
The celebration will take place on Thursday June 20 on the Costanera of the Strait of Magellan, where they will be presented Musical shows and bonfires will be lit as part of the recreation of a ceremony of the Selknam native people.
This is an activity that is carried out every year in Punta Arenas as a way of recognizing the native peoples and celebrating the longest night of the year, which in this southern town lasts approximately 16.5 hours.
