People take part in a cueca dance at a Chilean fonda, a traditional festive gathering and venue for the Independence Day celebrations, in Santiago, Chile, Sept. 18, 2026. Traditional Chilean fondas were set up across Santiago on Friday to celebrate the Independence Day. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)
People take part in a traditional cueca dance at a Chilean fonda in Santiago, Chile, Sept. 18, 2026. Traditional Chilean fondas were set up across Santiago on Friday to celebrate the Independence Day. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)
People watch an acrobatic performance at a Chilean fonda, a traditional festive gathering and venue for the Independence Day celebrations, in Santiago, Chile, Sept. 18, 2026. Traditional Chilean fondas were set up across Santiago on Friday to celebrate the Independence Day. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)
People take part in a cueca dance at a Chilean fonda, a traditional festive gathering and venue for the Independence Day celebrations, in Santiago, Chile, Sept. 18, 2026. Traditional Chilean fondas were set up across Santiago on Friday to celebrate the Independence Day. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)
A girl plays games at a Chilean fonda, a traditional festive gathering and venue for the Independence Day celebrations, in Santiago, Chile, Sept. 18, 2026. Traditional Chilean fondas were set up across Santiago on Friday to celebrate the Independence Day. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)
People take part in a cueca dance at a Chilean fonda, a traditional festive gathering and venue for the Independence Day celebrations, in Santiago, Chile, Sept. 18, 2026. Traditional Chilean fondas were set up across Santiago on Friday to celebrate the Independence Day. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)
A man performs at a Chilean fonda, a traditional festive gathering and venue for the Independence Day celebrations, in Santiago, Chile, Sept. 18, 2026. Traditional Chilean fondas were set up across Santiago on Friday to celebrate the Independence Day. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)
