September 18th

September 18th is coming, a really fun date to enjoy.
September 18th or “ patry parties” ( fiestas patrias) is a Chilean date to celebrate the independence of the country. But here we find a big mistake, because the independence of Chile was achieved on February 12th what we really celebrate is the first gobernment ( primera junta de gobierno) what was created in 1810 becoming the first step to independence.
In this date a lot of people travel to meet their parents and others prefer to stay and visit their family or go to the “fondas” a very funny places where you can drink ( chichi, wine, beer…) and eat a lot of meals what are typical of this date; like anticuchos, asados and empanadas.
Some people still enjoy these days playing some typical games like Fly a kite, rayuela, palo encebado and others like dance "cueca" a boring dance.
Having fun is one of the most pleasant things in the life and these are maybe the funniest days in the year, but we also detected some problems what happen those days.  Some Chileans says that they getting fat at least 3 kilos, that’s because we eat a lot when we are having fun. This problem become in a headache because is very difficult Lose Weight.
Another thing is the sad story of every year. The quantity of people who die in this date. A lot of people dies because the alcohol makes us loose the control of our body. Then Knock down and die become a typical thing of this celebrate
Well… The most important what you should know is that you have to act with responsibility. You should know that be careful is part of celebrate, besides you also should know that when you drink and eat with measure, you  take care yourself and other lifes.