Charquicán Festival Returns with Festive Flair!

Thousands of people took part this weekend in a new edition of the traditional Charquicán Festival. ‌In‍ this⁢ 2024 version, Medialuna of Chacayes,⁢ commune of Machalí, was once again the location of an event that, year after year, manages to charm thousands of people,⁣ where ⁤the celebration of ⁤one of our main ‍gastronomic ⁢jewels ‍seems like a great excuse to meet ⁣the family.

With lots of Charquicán, horse riding, educational farms, typical foods, craft beer and live music, we enjoyed Saturday and‌ Sunday an ​activity that proudly displays our heritage and brings the town together. Mayor Juan Carlos Abud together with⁢ the governor of the​ O’Higgins Region, Pablo Silva⁢ and the president of the Gastronomic and ⁤Cultural Group ⁤of Chacayes, Tatiana Castro Silva, led the ribbon cutting which this year was a special tribute to María‍ Angélica ‍Osorio, better‍ known as Mrs “Chepita”, the person responsible for this ancient recipe that ⁢continues to delight all diners.

The live music ⁤was provided ‍by Pachuco and the ‍Cubanacán and Banda Ilussión, we also enjoyed presentations by folk groups ⁢and ⁢a great performance by the students of ⁢Ysgol Chacayes.

Mayor ‍Juan Carlos ⁣Abud gave a positive ‍assessment of holding a festival that saves⁢ the best of what we do from other areas coming together‍ in a completely family activity,” the community authority noted.