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in Chile is amazing! Chile has so many different qualities. People in Chile have many things to do throughout the day. The most interesting things about Chile are, they do many things throughout the day without stopping to rest, they practice religion, their traditions, people, food, clothing, shelters, and recreation. They have a tight schedule, this little boy named Yeral Riff tells about it. 6:30 A.M, They wake up. Children put on their uniform, and then have breakfast. Some say grace before having breakfast. 1:00 P.M,Lunch. 7:00 P.M, dinner. After dinner, they do school work. 9:00 P.M, they freshen up to go to bed ( “Day In the life: Chile” ). This is just a piece of the many things they do throughout the day! Chile also has the freedom to practice what religion. The most recent religion recording was in 2012 and concluded that Roman Catholics are 66.7%, Evangelical or Protestant are 16.4%, Jehovah's Witnesses have 1%, other religions have 3.4%, no religion has 11.5%, unspecified religion is 1.1% . …show more content…

It has a key role in the way they live. In Chile, the most popular tradition is the Fiestas Patrias (Independence Festivities), which are held on September 18 and 19 to commemorate the First Assembly of Government in 1810. Its fonda and ramada parties offers traditional fare including empanadas, chicha (a fermented liquor) and red wine, and dances like the cueca and cumbia. Flags are raised, kites are flown and horse races are held. The rodeos in Chile are a traditional custom and a national sport. Riders are put to the test as they attempt to rope young bulls on a crescent-shaped field called a “medialuna.” The stars of the show are the huasos, with their traditional garb (hat, poncho, scarf and spurs). They give life to the country’s most important rodeo championship, Champion de Chile, which is held at the rural Medialuna de

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