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Churches Of ChiloThe Churches of Chilo in Chile are very special because they are made entirely of wood, some of them do not even have nails, and are entirely made of wooden pieces connected together. The ability to move entire buildings from one place to another, is part of local Chillo culture. This is done with the help of animals, crossing land and lakes (called minga). The image of those churches being transported by the local people is beautiful. The Churches of Chilo are part of the World Heritage Sites since 2000. Built in the 17th and 18th ceturies, they represent the culmination of successful fusion of European Jesuit culture and local native peoples skill and traditions. An excellent example of mestizo culture.
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