Independence Day is one of the most important celebrations in our country. This day is very important for us because in an independent country people are free to do what they want, for example, they can say what they think or feel. On the other hand, in a dependency country people are treated like slaves. Fortunately, our ancestors, specifically our heroes like Bernardo O’Higgins, José Miguel Carrera, Manuel Rodriguez, and others, fought a lot for getting our independence.
Independence Day is celebrated at all our country. These date Chileans eat typical food like “Empanadas”, Chilean casserole, and other delicious meals, and also drink “Chicha”, which is a typical drink. Another important thing that we do during Independence Day is to play typical games, to dance our typical dance called “Cueca”.
But the present year, this celebration will be more important and bigger than other last years, because our country will be 200 years old, specifically on September 18th, 2010.
The celebration will be doubly important, because our country have suffered two big tragedies, the first one, was a big earthquake on February 27th, it was horrible, because in this occasion many people died, a lot of houses were destroyed; It was really a terrible natural catastrophe. Also recently 33 miners are trapped in a mine at the depth of 700 meters, fortunately they are all alive, this. It is the second great reason. That is why Chileans say this year will be the best celebration!!
Chileans are more motivated than other year. News tells us that a lot of people have fought flags and other typical goods for decorating their houses or places where they work. Even, some people have taken dancing lessons for learning to dance our national dance .They say that our country not always is 200 years old.
Another interesting thing that we are doing is a “big box”, which people are keeping special and valuable things. These box will be opened in 100 years else.
Bicentenary is also very important because we have an identity; we can be and feel free. Some people say they are proud of being Chileans, for living in an independent country.
Present government is doing a lot of activities and works for making a country more connected and attractive with many touristic places.
Bicentenary is also an opportunity for reflecting together about trajectory historical of Chile and also for dreaming and building our future with the help and the effort of all of us.