The 18 of September is the day Chile celebrates their independence, it’s patria. It is the equivalent to Fourth of July. Celebrations usually last a week, some schools are out for two! Along with Christmas, it is one of the most important times of the year for Chileans.

It’s a great time of the year. Chileans seem to be happier and friendlier, not to say that they are not friendly people. I love it because we get together with some of the other congregations of Santiago and have a BIG BBQ. Choripan, pebre, and pollo asado, can I say more? It’s a wonderful time to fellowship.

What’s funny about Fiestas Patrias? Well, all apartment buildings have flag poles and Chilean law requires that the Chilean flag be flown during the dieciocho season. Odd.

Well the mission team is taking advantage of the holiday and going on a week long retreat to the south. Should be fun.

Feliz fiestas patrias!

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