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Chilean city revolutionizes town planning after 2010 earthquake

Two years after the devastating natural disaster, Constitución is shaking up reconstruction and urban design by engaging local communities.  

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Category: Daily life - Culture

In Valparaíso

Restored plaza sheds light on Chile’s history of immigration

Once a rubbish-strewn gully, the restored Mirador de Camogli now offers an unique insight into one of Chile’s most historic cities - not to mention a stunning view. 

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Category: Tourism - Enviroment - Culture

World literature

Chile’s Valparaíso of 1822 sets stage for new historical fiction

British author Rachel Billington takes creative approach to the story of a romance with the once disgraced, now lionized, Admiral Cochrane.  

Monday, May 14, 2012 Category: Daily life - Culture

Live from Patagonia

Label brings music from Chile’s Antarctica to the world

Factoría Parlante helps musicians from Puerto Williams connect to a global audience via short film clips from the world’s southernmost town.  

Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Category: Daily life - Music - Culture

Chileans abroad

First U.S. retrospective of pioneering Chilean video artist

Juan Downey is being celebrated with a survey of his unique and incredibly varied career at the Bronx Museum in New York.  

Monday, May 07, 2012 Category: Daily life - Culture