On the eve of the Fiestas Patrias, INACAP Sede Coyhaique, in collaboration with the company AquaChile, carried out a significant activity in the Gastronomy workshop, addressed to the women’s union “Del Mar” in Puerto Chacabuco.
On the eve of the Fiestas Patrias, INACAP Sede Coyhaique, in collaboration with the company AquaChile, carried out a significant activity in the Gastronomy workshop, addressed to the women’s union “Del Mar” in Puerto Chacabuco. This body is part of the collaboration agreement between the two institutions, with the aim of strengthening the link between academia and local communities.
During the day, the participants dedicated themselves to the preparation of traditional baked pine empanadas and alfajores of cornice, emblematic dishes of Chilean cuisine. The activity was guided by the teacher César Silva, who accompanied the attendees in a practical and enriching experience.
“I’ve never been in such an equipped kitchen before, and learning how to make empanadas with professional techniques was something I loved. I’m leaving happy and grateful,” he said. Lucerina Ruiz, member of the women’s union “Del Mar”.
The management of this activity was led by Bernardita Lazo, of the Aysén Communities Area of AquaChile, who highlighted the value of this type of meetings, noting that “we firmly believe in the power of collaboration. This activity not only rescues our culinary traditions, but also creates spaces for learning and empowerment for women in our communities."
By the same token, the Director of the Gastronomy career of INACAP Coyhaique, Gabriel Aguayo, valued the body as part of the institutional commitment to comprehensive training. “These experiences allow our teachers to link with the environment, sharing knowledge and learning from the cultural richness of our region. It is part of our mission as an educational institution," he said.
