Viña del Mar

Viña del Mar, meaning "Vineyard by the Sea"), is a city on central Chile's Pacific coast. Its long stretches of white sandy beaches are a major attraction for national and international tourists. Known as "La Ciudad Jardín" ("The Garden City"), Viña del Mar is a Chilean Municipality. The Viña del Mar International Song Festival (Spanish: Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar) is a music festival held annually during February since 1960.''

"Chile is progressing very nicely into a semi-socialist society. They cannot

imagine a nation where people did not bother to express gratitude,

a society devoid of benevolence and humility."

Mon Laferte

Mostly in Spanish but a small portion is in Portuguese because of the huge country of Brazil. There is also some in English because of the influence of the US, Canada and the United Kingdom. They may have some famous artist from Europe too.

The announcement was made by the organizing committee of the LXI International Festival of Viña del Mar, chaired by Chilean politician Virginia Reginato. They also have unveiled its first artist and hosts for its annual event,

"Amarrame" por Mon Laferte

Viña del Mar-based artist Mon Laferte has been revealed as the first performer, becoming the first Chilean artist to kick off the event in recent decades. Laferte is known for her fusion music of blues-rock, Latin alternative, bolero, and cumbia, as heard in her songs such as “Te Falta de Querer,” “Mi Buen Amor,” and “Amarrame.”

Quinta Vergara Amphitheater

The Festival features a song competition on two categories (pop music song and folk song), interspersed with performances by international music stars from around the world, encompassing such diverse genres as rock, pop music in various languages, merengue, salsa, reggaetón, bachata and others. The event takes place in the Quinta Vergara Amphitheater, and has been broadcast for Chilean television over the years by TVN, Canal 13, Megavisión or Chilevisión. the music is in Portuguese because of Brazil. Also many in English because of the US, Canada and the United Kingdom.. It is considered the most important musical event in the Americas, and attended by people all over the world.

"The past is but a ghost. We don't have just now - we also have a dream for the future."