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[nicolasfolch]

Primavera del diálogo, nov. 2019. Santiago.

[cevanssc]

Instagram : cevanssc :)

[thesonsofchaos]

#streetart around #parqueforestal #barriolastarria #bellasartes #santiago #streetartchile #streetartsantiago #chile #suramerica #sudamerica #southamerica #graffiti #stencil #wheatpaste #pasteup #sticker #installation #mural #murals #murales #arteurbano #urbanart #foto #fotografia #photo #photography (at Mural Café) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByMk9bMD7ei/?igshid=1osot37iube6p

[cluelessredheadtravels]

I want to rant about some of the most obvious differences between Chile and the United States. When I enter a store or am walking down the street, people tend to say hello...people aren’t wandering around with headphones in their ears and their noses stuck to their phones...I don’t mean to bash the United States, but the culture here is much more welcome to human interaction. And humans are social creatures, so shouldn’t we naturally want to smile at people on the street and strike up a conversation with a stranger? Since when is it not “cool” to talk to a stranger on the subway or in a store?

The purpose of my rant and the pictures above is to point out another large difference between the US and Chile--the stray dogs or “quiltros”. This one small word holds a lot of meaning down here--especially in Santiago.

While quiltros are basically stray dogs, referring to them as such is an insult to these furry friends. Quiltros wander through the parks, follow groups of people around the city, and even wait for the traffic lights to change when it’s safe for them to cross the street. When you encounter a quiltro on the street, you pet it or feed it or just let it rest near you. These dogs only want human interaction because humans in Chile have always welcomed these dogs and treated them with love and respect.

The picture above is from Parque Forestal--a park near the hostel I originally stayed at in Santiago Central. These cute little houses are exactly what you think they are: dog houses. The entire population of Santiago welcomes these dogs. In the US, we usually shy away from stray dogs. Most of them have been mistreated or abandoned and no longer trust humans. It’s sad to see stray dogs in the US, but it’s even worse to know how they ended up as strays.

In Chile, however, quiltros are temporary companions that you support and respect. In fact, last night at dinner, a quiltro came up to my table outside and just sat next to me. He was totally checking out my french fries, so I gave him one. Those sad eyes and that tail wagging was the end for me. The worst thing a quiltro will do is guilt you into giving him some of your food--food I wasn’t going to finish anyway. After I stopped feeding him, he sat for awhile and then went on to find his next victim. They’re considered locals here in Santiago, and so far it’s my favorite part of the culture. I’m a huge dog lover, so I might just end up adopting a couple to bring home...

[thesonsofchaos]

#streetart by #franciscomaturana around #parqueforestal barrio #bellasartes #santiago #streetartchile #streetartsantiago #chile #suramerica #sudamerica #southamerica #graffiti #stencil #wheatpaste #pasteup #sticker #installation #mural #murals #murales #arteurbano #urbanart #foto #fotografia #photo #photography (at Barrio Bellas Artes Santiago De Chile) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByMmH-4DbJz/?igshid=1i5yjot45oazd

[thesonsofchaos]

#streetart by #INTI around #parqueforestal #barriolastarria #bellasartes at #metroestacionbellasartes #santiago #streetartchile #streetartsantiago #chile #suramerica #sudamerica #southamerica #graffiti #stencil #wheatpaste #pasteup #sticker #installation #mural #murals #murales #arteurbano #urbanart #foto #fotografia #photo #photography (at Linea 5 Metro Estación Bellas Artes) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByMlryfDDRY/?igshid=1lwt1ftk1439a

[cevanssc]

LOS TENGO A TODOS IDENTIFICADOS!!! jajajaja :)

[cevanssc]

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