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Women's Day

(Photos by Miriam Machuca & Jessee Wise)

It was a night of high emotions as homage was paid to Chilean women in commemoration of the March 8th UN International Woman's Day on March 5, 2010 in Calgary.

The gathering that was hosted by the Chilean Canadian Community Association of Calgary also served as an opportunity to inform members of the situation generated by the earthquake in Chile on February 27.

A selection of short videos were displayed showing images of the history and plight of women around the world that led to an international movement. Videos were also shown of the devastation caused by the earthquake in Chile measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale that was followed by a horrific Tsunami.

But the night was brightened up with good spirits as the women were presented with roses and community members mingled.

Crónica del Movimiento de la Mujer Chilena
Chronicle of the the Chilean Woman's Movement
1936 - El Movimiento Pro-Emancipación de la Mujer Chilena (MEMCH), realiza un homenaje por el Día Internacional de la Mujer.

The Movement Pro-Emancipation of the Chilean Woman (MEMCH) carries out homage to the International Day of the Woman.

1944 - Diversas organizaciones de mujeres celebran el 8 de marzo y acuerdan convocar a un congreso unitario que da origen a la Federación Chilena de Instituciones Femeninas (FECHIF), bajo la dirección de Amanda Labarca.

Diverse organizations of women celebrate March 8 and they agree to call to a united congress that leads to the creation of the Chilean Confederacy of Female Institutions (FECHIF) under the direction of Amanda Labarca.

1975 - Nueva York. La Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas establece el 8 de Marzo como Día Internacional de la Mujer.

New York. The General Assembly of United Nations establishes March 8 as International Day of the Woman.

1978 - En el teatro Caupolicán de Santiago, diversas organizaciones de mujeres se reúnen para conmemorar el 8 de marzo, acto que constituye la primera celebración bajo la dictadura de Pinochet.

In the Caupolicán theater of Santiago, diverse organizations of women gather to commemorate March 8, this act constitutes the first celebration under the dictatorship of Pinochet.

1980 - Cerca de un centenar de mujeres son detenidas y maltratadas por la policía cuando celebraban el 8 de marzo.

Close to one hundred women are placed under arrest and mistreated by the police when they celebrated March 8.

1986 - Bajo la consigna “No Más, porque somos más”, el movimiento de mujeres realiza una marcha que es reprimida con bombas lacrimógenas por la policía.

Under the order "No More, because we are more", the movement of women carries out a march that is repressed by the police with tear gas canisters.

1998 - Cerca de tres mil mujeres desfilan en una marcha por el Día Internacional de la Mujer, repudiando el acceso de Pinochet a una senaduría vitalicia.

Nearly three thousand women parade in a International Day of the Woman march repudiating the access of Pinochet to a life of senatorship.

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Oliver Miguel jazzed up the night.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and to the Minister of International Cooperation Deepak Obhari, photographed above with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, was close at hand to welcome the Chilean Ambassador Eugenio Ortega Riquelme to the Viva Chile event.

Imagin Music brought the crowd to its feet.

In tradition of Calgary's western hospitality, Chilean Ambassador Eugenio Ortega Riquelme was presented with a White Cowboy Hat, an internationally recognized symbol of the city of Calgary that has been presented to visiting politicians, celebrities, and athletes since World War II. Ambassador Ortega accepted the White Hat with a "Yahoo" as his wife Carmen Frei looks on and the crowd cheered.

VIVA CHILE
             SALVADOR ALLENDE
                 (June 26, 1908 - 2008)
                 100 years 1000 dreams

(Photos by Ricardo Alvarez)

In commemoration of 100 years of Salvador Allende, the CCCAC staged a musical journey to the south of the world at the Calgary Maxbell Theatre on June 28, 2008.

   The show began with a musical video presentation that showcased President Salvador Allende's political life to his death following Chile's brutal military coup.

    The commemoration of Salvador Allende's birth was followed by an ensemble of singers, musicians, and dancers that gave various performances that entertained both Chileans and Canadians alike.

    The event was attended by dignitaries that included Chilean Ambassador Eugenio Ortega Riquelme accompanied by his wife Carmen Frei, and MP Deepak Obhrai who is also the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and to the Minister of International Cooperation. Chilean Deputy Marco Enriquez-Ominami also made his presence via video.

AUCAMAPU Chilean Folk Ensemble made Chileans proud with their stage performance of Chile's national dance of the Cueca.

It was a family affair as members of Viento Andino gave the crowd various interpretations of some of Chile's most beloved folklore songs including a tribute to folklore icon Violeta Parra.

Manantial Dancers heated up the night with their breathtaking Easter Island dance; above, and sensual tango moves; below.

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CBC radio hosts Danielle Nerman of "The Homestretch" and traffic reporter Jenny Howe entertained the crowd with their lively introductions as Masters of Ceremony at the Viva Chile show.