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Falklands join local Chilean community in celebrating independence Day
HRH The Princess Royal meeting with members of our Chilean community in 2022 The Falkland Islands have decades of close links with Chile which not only refer to trade, connectivity, shipping, but are mainly because of the long-established Chilean community in the Islands. Currently almost two hundred strong they are the largest from mainland South America and have greatly contributed to the development of the Islands in different fields of expertise, both in Camp and Stanley. And many families in the Islands have Chilean born members or descendants.
That is why September 18 is celebrated in the Falklands. The date refers to the Chilean independence take off process back in 1810, and in the mainland is a two days celebrations including September 19.
In the Falklands best wishes pour, and normally Government House holds a reception with all the ingredients of Chilean tradition, music, dancing, typical colorful dresses, gastronomy, and gratitude for their support, hard work and integration capacity.
Besides from independence time, two centuries ago, Chile has proven to be a reliable ally of Britain.
Happy Chilean Independence Day to our friends in Chile and to all celebrating in the Falklands. Did you know that 5% of our population are from Chile? #Chile
— FIG Representative to the UK and Europe (@FalklandsRepUK) September 18, 2024
HRH The Princess Royal meeting with members of our Chilean community in 2022.@UKinChile | @Chile_in_the_UK pic.twitter.com/ywaBIKJfAc
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Read all comments1833, there are a small number of Argentines living happily in the Falklands , who all voted for the islands to stay as a BOT,
Sep 23rd, 2024 - 02:41 pm +1Well, if we consider the proximity of mainland Argentina, it is strange that there is no Argentine community similar to the Chilean one on the islands. In mainland Argentina there are also families with members or descendants born on the islands.
Sep 23rd, 2024 - 12:28 pm -2Oh and remind you that in 1810 an Argentine general named San Martín contributed to the self-determination of Chile, at that time the islands were inhabited by Spaniards. Greetings.
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