Our story
29 years of dance
From field research on Easter Island to stages across Europe: the milestones that have shaped Kahuira's journey.
32 milestones found
- 1996
- Anniversary
Kahuira is born
Iquique
The ensemble is founded in Iquique, mainly devoted to performing the folk dances of Rapa Nui.
- 1998
- Tour1998–2000
Field research on Easter Island
Easter Island
In 1998 and 2000 the director travels to Easter Island to collect and research its culture first-hand, at the invitation of the mayor of Easter Island.
- 1999
- Performance
Invitation from the city of Arica
Arica
Took part in the farewell of Matarangui 2.
- 2005
- Performance2005–2008
Performances for companies and regional events
Tarapacá Region
Various performances for mining companies and events in our region.
- 2011
- Tour
Moquegua: 470th anniversary and carnival
Moquegua, Peru
Invited to the city's 470th anniversary, and invited again in November to the province's carnival.
- Performance2011–2012
Folklore Day, Dance Day and Chile más cultura
Alto Hospicio
Events organised by the National Council for Culture in the municipality of Alto Hospicio.
- 2012
- Tour
Moyobamba International Dance Festival
Moyobamba, Peru
We represented Chile at the Amazonías del Perú 2012 festival.
- Tour
Festidanzas Puerto Bravo, Mollendo
Mollendo, Peru
Took part in the great Friendship Parade, street parade and Peruvian festival.
- Performance
National holidays in Matilla and Pica
Matilla and Pica
Performances in 2012, 2014 and 2017 in September, at events organised by the Municipality of Pica.
- 2013
- Performance
Season at Casino Dreams Iquique
Iquique
On weekends in April, May and June we presented a variety of Chilean folk suites.
- Performance
Chilean Air Force fondas
Iquique
Performances at the Chilean Air Force (FACh) fondas in 2013, 2016 and 2017.
- Cultural exchange
Iquique–Rapa Nui cultural exchange
Rapa Nui
Through a project funded by the 2% FNDR Culture fund, 19 dancers travelled to Rapa Nui in November.
- 2014
- Award
National Cueca Chora Championship
Talcahuano
The general director wins the Regional and National Cueca Chora Championship.
- 2015
- Cultural exchange
Iquique–Chiloé cultural exchange
Chiloé
We learned dances from this magical island in southern Chile.
- 2016
TourCIOFF festivals in Colombia
Yacuanquer, San Juan de Pasto and Sarmiento, Colombia
Took part in festivals in Colombia through the CIOFF circuit.
- 2017
AwardFirst place in International Folk in Spain
Tenerife and Lloret de Mar, Spain
A festival tour of Spain in which we won first place in the International Folk category.
Cultural exchangeCultural exchange in Rapa Nui at the mayor's invitation
Rapa Nui
We brought our northern dances and, in turn, learned more about the dances of Easter Island.
- 2018
TourWOFA Festival in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic
Took part in the Prague international festival of folk music and dance.
- 2019
Tour6th Vienna Fest International Festival
Vienna, Austria
Took part in the 6th Vienna Fest International Festival of Music and Folklore.
Performance40th Coche Molina Folk Gathering
Castro, Chiloé
Took part in Castro's traditional folk gathering.
- 2020
- Performance
Espíritu Ancestral Festival
San Pedro de Atacama
Took part in the 12th Espíritu Ancestral festival.
- 2021
PerformanceTelevision tribute to Iquique
Iquique
Recording for RTC for the city's 142nd anniversary, with the Vals a Iquique and a showcase of Cachimbo from Tarapacá.
- 2022
- Anniversary
Kahuira turns 25
Iquique
Anniversary folk gala presenting the ensemble's entire repertoire of national and international dances.
PerformancePremiere of the Latin American suite
Iquique
At the International Dance Day gala we premiered dances from Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Paraguay and Bolivia.
AwardFirst place at Fiestalonia, Italy
Pesaro, Italy
Performing dances from northern Chile and the island region, we won first place in the Folk Ensemble category.
- 2023
- Performance
La Tirana diablada for the Bioceanic Corridor
We performed the traditional diablada of La Tirana before authorities from Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
Cultural exchangeExchange with schools on Easter Island
Easter Island
Cultural exchange trip and showcase of northern dances at the island's educational institutions.
- 2024
PerformanceElqui Valley National Folk Gathering
Vicuña
Together with Agrupación Calichal, representing northern Chile.
TourFESNASOL, Cartagena de Indias
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Took part in the FESNASOL international folk dance festival.
- 2026
AwardFirst place in folk at Lloret de Mar
Lloret de Mar, Spain
First place in the folk category at the Lloret de Mar international festival.
PerformanceKahuira on Chilevisión's SABINGO
A report on the ensemble: the story behind a dance.
- Anniversary
30 years on stage
Iquique
Kahuira celebrates three decades of sharing the dances of Rapa Nui, Chile and Latin America.