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Conchagua, city of<br />

customs and traditions<br />

We visited Conchagua, and we had the honor of <strong>in</strong>terview<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the manager of the Culture House at Conchagua Vidal<br />

Alberto Rubio, let’s see what he told us about the city …<br />

What are your obligations <strong>in</strong> this<br />

place<br />

Manager of the Culture House <strong>in</strong><br />

Conchagua, that means city of<br />

customs and traditions my work as the<br />

manager of the culture house is been<br />

<strong>in</strong> charge of the rescue of historical<br />

memories also the historical<br />

monuments, work for the culture and<br />

art of Conchagua.<br />

What are the ma<strong>in</strong> celebrations<br />

here <strong>in</strong> Conchagua<br />

Conchagua has two celebrations, the<br />

ma<strong>in</strong> celebrations on January <strong>in</strong> honor<br />

of Sa<strong>in</strong>t Sebastian Mart<strong>in</strong> from January<br />

12th to January 20th end<strong>in</strong>g with a<br />

carnival we also celebrate <strong>in</strong> honor of<br />

Santiago apostle which is on July this<br />

is aimed at what are the traditions <strong>in</strong><br />

Conchagua.<br />

Where is exactly located Conchagua<br />

Conchagua is located, basically, on the<br />

banks of the Gulf when we are right<br />

now, surrounded by beaches and<br />

volcanoes, actually when we are <strong>in</strong><br />

Conchagua like 400 years ago, the<br />

town was established however,<br />

previously located <strong>in</strong> what was known<br />

as Pueblo Viejo and now named<br />

Conchaguita <strong>in</strong> honor of Conchagua.

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