Chiloé, in southern Chile, is a place where architecture is a tangible expression of history, culture, and the natural environment in which it sits. Its urban identity is unique, as are its inhabitants, featuring everything from the iconic colorful stilt houses suspended over the water to the wooden churches designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Inspired by this rich architectural heritage, Castro Abierto was created—a festival that brings together architecture, landscape, and local communities to connect and promote the diverse expressions of Chiloé's archipelagic culture.
This new edition of the festival aims to serve as a meeting point for local figures, rural and indigenous culture, the arts, heritage crafts, educational communities, local organizations and institutions, and architecture.
It will feature participatory and contextual curatorial experiences, including open spaces, tours, talks, workshops, exhibitions, and installations designed to promote collective care and shared transformation. This edition will take place from October 26 to 29, 2023; the complete schedule of activities is available at the following link.
This article was written by Magdalena Casamitjana. The translation is powered by AI.
