Talcahuano and Concepcion

Scenes of Talcahuano and Concepción

The manufacturing plant for Artie's company is located in Talcahuano, about a one hour plane ride south of Santiago. Talcahuano and nearby Concepción have about 750,000 people and are located around two bays in this port area.

Diesiocho celebration in the plant cafeteria

Dieciocho, the 18th of September, celebrates the day of Chile's Independence from Spain. This special holiday luncheon is held annually in the cafeteria of the the plant. In the center you can see two people doing the national dance, the cueca, in which the participants wave hankerchiefs. Patriotic songs and music were provided by an excellent local group. Traditional foods served include empanadas, barbecued meats, boiled potatoes, onion and cilantro sauce, Chilena salad and dried peaches in syrup with wheat made like hominy.

Laguna Chica y el Rio Bio Bio
Here is a view of Laguna Chica and the Rio Bio Bio. This river is the widest one in South America.

swan at the University of Concepción

This swan swims in the small laguna on the campus of Concepción University.

The clock tower stands on the campus of Concepción University. This picture, taken on the 16th of September, shows that spring is in evidence early here in Chile.

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	Scenes of Talcahuano and Concepción
The manufacturing plant for Artie's company is located in Talcahuano, about a one hour plane ride south of Santiago. Talcahuano and nearby Concepción have about 750,000 people and are located around two bays in this port area.

	Dieciocho, the 18th of September, celebrates the day of Chile's Independence from Spain. This special holiday luncheon is held annually in the cafeteria of the the plant. In the center you can see two people doing the national dance, the cueca, in which the participants wave hankerchiefs. Patriotic songs and music were provided by an excellent local group. Traditional foods served include empanadas, barbecued meats, boiled potatoes, onion and cilantro sauce, Chilena salad and dried peaches in syrup with wheat made like hominy.

			Here is a view of Laguna Chica and the Rio Bio Bio. This river is the widest one in South America.


			This swan swims in the small laguna on the campus of Concepción University.
			The clock tower stands on the campus of Concepción University. This picture, taken on the 16th of September, shows that spring is in evidence early here in Chile.