How is Easter celebrated in Chile

Easter is a one of the well-known public holidays celebrated all over the world. It is different celebrated at the different countries but one is sure, it is celebrated in almost all countries on the planet. Some people prefer to celebrate it with their families while others prefer to travel to another country to join the fests there. Chile is a amazing destination if you'd like to spend the Easter time abroad. This holiday is richly celebrated with a number of fests and programs here. There are great hotels in Chile for your accommodation, and also the restaurants will offer you real gastronomic delights. The Sunday before Easter in Chile is celebrated as Palm Sunday and it is also called Domingo de Ramos. There is a mass procession with music and dances. On Good Friday there is fasting and people eat fish in place of meat. There are programs on radio often known as "mourning". Mourning programs are specific music and this continues until Sunday morning with the resurrection of Jesus. In towns around the capital of Santiago people have been celebrating a religious fiesta since the 16th century. The fiesta is named Quasimodo and is of Latin origin, and represents the first word of an opening prayer which is said in the mass that occurs the first Sunday after Easter. During Spanish times the day on which Quasimodo is held was the customary day for priests to take Communion to the old and also the sick who had been unable to go to church during Easter. From time to time attacks occured on priests so a group of guards would accompany the priests safely whilst doing their duties. As soon as the priests performed the Sacrament, the day ended with rodeos and "horsemanship contests". In the finish of the day celebrations occur with the Eucharist in an open-air mass. The Fiesta Quasimodo is full of spectacular color, song, and excitement for the huasos that are comboys or horsemen considering that it has continued for so many generations. Visiting Chile is a really perfect idea for you Easter vacation. You may have the pleasure to enjoy a colorful holiday full with dances, music and perfect Chilean cuisine, as well as the Chile hotels will fascinate you with their high quality service and good amenities offered.

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