# Chilean folkloric ballet performances

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-folkloric-ballet-performances
> Updated: 2026-08-20T20:39:45.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Ballet Folclórico Nacional (BAFONA) is scheduled to perform in Olivar, marking its return to the commune after 13 years. Organized through a collaboration between the O’Higgins Regional Ministerial Secretariat of Cultures, Arts and Heritage and the Municipality of Olivar, the free event aims to celebrate the beginning of ‘Mes de la Patria’ (Month of the Homeland) by highlighting Chilean musical and dance traditions.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Ballet Folclórico Nacional returns to Olivar after 13 years

The Ballet Folclórico Nacional (BAFONA) will return to Olivar after 13 years for a free performance to celebrate the beginning of the Chilean ‘Mes de la Patria’.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ballet-folclrico-nacional-returns-to-olivar-after-13-years

### 2026-08-10: Alas de Mi Patria ballet completes historic tour in Turkey

Chilean ballet Alas de Mi Patria completed a historic tour in Turkey, performing 27 shows for over 65,000 spectators and becoming the first Chilean group to join the World Folk Dance Competition.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alas-de-mi-patria-ballet-completes-historic-tour-in-turkey

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