More than 500 people take part in the “Antofagasta Family Festival”
- The event, organized by Fundación Luksic, Teletón and Antofagasta Minerals, created a space for families across the region to come together through music, art, and workshops aimed at strengthening school coexistence.
Hundreds of children, young people, and families took part in the “Antofagasta Family Festival” held last Saturday and organized by Fundación Luksic together with Teletón and Antofagasta Minerals.
Hosted by journalist Martín Cárcamo, the event featured a variety of activities, including a performance by the band from the children’s TV series Los Pulentos, performances by ten school bands, the Puelma Instrumental Band, and Teletón Antofagasta’s “Danza Alegría” dance group. Children and adults alike enjoyed a range of games, an arts area, food trucks, circus performances, and the participation of “Otakin,” a well-known content creator who served as a judge, as well as a teacher from School of Rock Antofagasta.
“We’ve had such a great time. This day was an opportunity to spend time together as a family. What I liked most was the diversity and seeing the children happy, because when they have a good time, you leave with a happy heart too,” said Yasna Pacheco, who attended the event with her two children.
The event also featured workshops led by Fundación Volando en V, providing an opportunity to talk, share experiences, and offer practical tools to help families better support children in situations involving school violence. The sessions focused on the role families play in school coexistence and how they can move from being bystanders to becoming advocates within their school communities.
“We are delighted to have seen so many families come together around culture. These spaces remind us that what brings us together is good for us and that, when we share and get involved, we also contribute to building stronger communities and fostering better coexistence,” said Macarena Cea, General Manager of Fundación Luksic.
Sebastián Azares, Director of the Antofagasta Teletón Institute, welcomed the festival: “Bringing opportunities and spaces for families living in Antofagasta to come together is also a concrete way to improve their quality of life and strengthen their sense of community,” he explained. “Our children and young people not only need access to high-quality rehabilitation; they also need opportunities to fully participate in the life of their community,” he added.
Claudia Pacheco, Public Affairs Manager for the Northern Region at the mining group, said that “for Antofagasta Minerals, it is very important to be present at an event like this, designed as a meeting point for Antofagasta families, for the talent of the city’s children and young people, and for everyone who is part of Teletón. Inclusion is not just a message; it is how we do things. We are proud to build community and contribute to regional identity through diversity.”
