Chile a fascinating and diverse country, located on the western seashore of Latin America; allured by the rich culture of its people in addition to the astonishing landscape and different climates Chile is visited by millions of tourist from around the world. One can find almost all types of landscapes in Chile, from the Alpes, a chain of mountains to the east cover in snow, to the sandy beaches on the longest coastline in the world.
Chile is home to many natural and manmade wonders that are look after by UNESCO. For instance, in the “Isla de Pascua”, archaeologist have found vital information that can give us an insight into the human story.
While traveling Chile, it will be hard not to appreciate the art, rich culture and the enrooted traditions, but first one has to know the struggle they had to endure to gain their independence from Spain in 1818, furthermore in the 1960’s, the political injustice and a deplorable economy lead to an uprising of the people, giving birth to a new music style, “La nueva cancion”. …show more content…
This music style will travel across deserts, mountains and borders to delivered the message of the oppressed. Countries around Latin America have borrowed this style and added their own lyrics and composition. In contrast to la nueva cancion, which at one point was forbidden in many Latin American countries, “La Cuenca” a music style that its origins are uncertain; where some hypothesis have lead musicologist to believe that African slaves brought it to Latin America, although others believe it evolved from “Zamacueca” dance style, unarguably we can say that la Cuenca gained popularity because of its ability of expression of cultural identity, as a result in 1979 La Cuenca was officially declared as the national dance of
Chile is home to many natural and manmade wonders that are look after by UNESCO. For instance, in the “Isla de Pascua”, archaeologist have found vital information that can give us an insight into the human story.
While traveling Chile, it will be hard not to appreciate the art, rich culture and the enrooted traditions, but first one has to know the struggle they had to endure to gain their independence from Spain in 1818, furthermore in the 1960’s, the political injustice and a deplorable economy lead to an uprising of the people, giving birth to a new music style, “La nueva cancion”. …show more content…
This music style will travel across deserts, mountains and borders to delivered the message of the oppressed. Countries around Latin America have borrowed this style and added their own lyrics and composition. In contrast to la nueva cancion, which at one point was forbidden in many Latin American countries, “La Cuenca” a music style that its origins are uncertain; where some hypothesis have lead musicologist to believe that African slaves brought it to Latin America, although others believe it evolved from “Zamacueca” dance style, unarguably we can say that la Cuenca gained popularity because of its ability of expression of cultural identity, as a result in 1979 La Cuenca was officially declared as the national dance of