Visiting a Ruka and playing Palin

To continue the immersion into the culture and learning about the indigenous people, yesterday we visited a Ruka in a small town outside of Viña. Ruka is the traditional house of the Mapuche people. Students listened to a talk about the Mapuche people, they sang in Mapudungun and then had the opportunity to taste traditional food and drinks. After class today, we went to a local sports complex and students had a lesson in Palin. Palin is a game played by the Mapuche people.

Thursday June 22

Playing before classes begin:

Already Chilean soccer fans:

Class time:

Walking to the Ruka:

At the Ruka:

Friday June 23

A talk with Diego who is going to be our guide for an activity we are having this coming Tuesday:

Play time during recess:

A brief explanation and history of the game Palin:

Teams

Game time:

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Bienvenida en Viña (the welcome)

We arrived to the location where students will be taking their classes and doing their afternoon activities. The families were waiting and were very excited to meet their kids. Each student was introduced to their family followed by performances and introductions. It was a great way to dive right in and get a glimpse at Chilean culture. Picture of the families waiting : Picture of the students meeting their host parent or family: Performance: Some of the students joined in, watch the videos... Meeting the instructors and staff : Saying goodnight to our first night:

Last week

During our last week, we had the going away party and show. Students read poems, danced, sang, acted and enjoyed time with family and friends. What a great way to finish these amazing 6 weeks.

5th week

It was a good week. The week started with classes and our usual afternoon activities. On Thursday we went to Valparaiso to paint a mural and we finished the week with a trip to Isla Negra and Pomaire.

Viña del Mar (IUHPFL) 2017

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