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Santiago Culture
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Chilean culture is very European style because
of the vast majority of immigrants in Chile. However, immigrants
coming to cities such as Santiago have assimilated well to
the Chilean lifestyle. With the isolation of Santiago geographically,
many Europeans have chosen to come to Chile to avoid any ethnic
struggles in South America.
Roman Catholicism plays a large part in the culture
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of Santiago. Most holidays are centered around the Christian celebrations.
Both divorce and abortion are illegal.
Santiago has a work force with high productivity, making this city
an industrial center. Education is well emphasized in the youth
and is seen as the key to a better life. So, most receive a secondary
education and even go into specialized fields and receive further
technical and professional training. There is a large well-educated
middle class in Santiago, which can be seen in how Santiago is so
modern and commercialized.
When visiting Santiago, don’t be afraid to show a little
affection. Chileans are very friendly and this can be seen in their
social behavior. They usually greet friends and relatives with an
abrazo (a hug and handshake often with a kiss on the right cheek
for women). This is repeated at good-bye.
More Information:
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