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What are the traditions of Chileans? In addition to a vocabulary full of idioms, many customs of yesteryear are still in force today, from the cuisine to the way of celebrating.

And what better representation than the celebrations for the Chilean Independence Day and Fiestas Patrias. If you are planning to celebrate a wedding with a Creole touch Please take note of the following proposals.

1. Bride and groom look

Depending on how much you want to stick to tradition, you can replace the bride and groom's costumes with the traditional huasos costumes, or you can incorporate only certain elements to your attire.

What is Chile's clothing and customs? The Chilean huasos, whether elegant or peasant, share some accessories, such as the chupalla or hat, the corralera blanket and shoes with spurs, in the case of men; and the apron or sash at the waist, in the case of women.

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2. Decoration

How do they celebrate the Fiestas Patrias in central Chile? Not only in the city center, but all over the country there are ramadas, which you can use as inspiration to decorate your wedding.

Decorate, for example, with straw bales, wagon wheels, paper swirls, garlands and banners in white, blue and red, among other elements. They will look very typical with a very typical decoration!

3. Bridal vehicle

Another Chilean custom that you can integrate into your wedding is arriving at the church or event center in a horse-drawn cart .

Since the countryside is so closely tied to local roots, you'll get it right by choosing a bridal transport that honors the land.

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4. Bride and groom dance

Among the traditions of marriage in Chile, the first dance as a married couple is still indispensable, so even if you are not an expert, the first dance is a must, replace the classic bride and groom waltz for a cueca Besides being a courtship dance, you will find very romantic lyrics in the repertoire of the national dance.

Or, if you prefer to pay homage to the traditions of southern Chile, another option is to go for a cueca chilota.

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5. Toast in toast

In the typical Chilean parties there is another custom that you can integrate into your marriage and that is make the first toast with chicha en cacho .

Thus, instead of toasting with champagne in crystal glasses, as is customary, they will surprise their guests by making the "salute" in cow horns. This tradition dates back to 1948, when then-President Gabriel González Videla drank chicha en cacho for the first time at the Military Parade, a custom that is still in force today.

6. Chilean style banquet

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Among the Chilean culinary traditions there are many typical preparations that you can incorporate in your wedding menu.

Chile, in its culture, customs and traditions, undoubtedly has a distinguished by its gastronomy and very particular beverages. .

Check out the following suggestions for the welcome cocktail, main meal, dessert and liquids.

• Cocktail Anticuchos, choripanes, empanadas de pino, mini pastel de choclo on clay plates, sopaipillas con pebre.
• Lunch or dinner Grilled meats (beef, pork, chicken) or lamb roasted on a stick, with boiled potatoes and Chilean-style salad, among other garnishes.
• Dessert cinnamon ice-cream, snowed milk, kuchen de murta, minced minced meat.
• Late night Conger eel stew, chorrillana.
• Beverages Mote con huesillos, pisco sour, chicha, chicha, terremoto, vino navegado, cola de mono.

7. Typical games

Especially if you are getting married in good weather and in an outdoor location, a good idea is to set up a native playground.

Rescuing Chilean traditions for children, set up a table with spinning tops, emboques and flyers for each guest to take whichever one they wish Or they can also have a space to play hopscotch or sack race. This entertainment area will be the fascination of children and adults.

8. Souvenirs

Finally, if you want to give your guests souvenirs in tune with the holidays and customs of Chile, a good idea is that give away cueca handkerchiefs with your initials or wedding date embroidered.

Or, if you prefer to evoke Chilean traditions from the south, another idea is to give wooden crafts typical of that area as a gift.

And how about some bottles of wine with a personalized label? If you feel closer to the traditions of the central zone, give a nod to the Grape Harvest Festival with this gift.

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9. Diablada show

On the other hand, if you wish to incorporate an artistic number to the celebration, there are some very famous traditions in the northern area that you can replicate.

For example, a show inspired by the Festival of La Tirana with their characteristic dances, costumes and colorful masks.

What are the cultural aspects of Chile? Both the native peoples and the idiosyncrasy give the country unique characteristics, which you will be able to take advantage of in different ways in your marriage.