| Summary: | In Chile, the celebrations of their independence’s first centenary were monopolized by the ruling élite, which benefited from the occasion by expressing its political and cultural hegemony with festivals and public works representative in nature. At the same time, the centenary gave place to a phase of critical reflection on national situation, in which several important intellectuals of the time took part. This work examines these two aspects and attempts to establish connections between them, centered on the discourses of identity found in both. The author concludes with the ascertainment of a strong deficit in national integration, requiring corrections for future commemorations.
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