Local community events held in Quillón and Chihuahua

In the Ñuble Region of Chile, the traditional Fiesta del Chancho de Campo took place on October 24 in the El Sifón sector of Cerro Negro, near Quillón. The event drew hundreds of visitors from various central-south regions to celebrate rural traditions through typical gastronomy, including roasted pork, cazuelas, and longanizas. The festival also featured live folk music and showcased local artisans and micro-entrepreneurs.

In Chihuahua, Mexico, the Regional Bilingual College held its sixth annual Pumpkin Patch on October 22. The event focused on family bonding and agricultural education, allowing participants to harvest pumpkins from the school's own garden. Activities included pumpkin decorating contests, scarecrow costumes, and country music, reflecting the school's bilingual curriculum and autumnal traditions.