Embajada de Chile en Reino Unido / Embassy of Chile in the United Kingdom

A warm thank you to all our guests who attended the event held at the Embassy of Chile in London yesterday for a fantastic evening honouring Chilean entrepreneurs and innovators.

Representing FOREST, CEO Agustín Guilisasti and CMO Michael Stewart spoke about the company's growth, explaining how it has become the second-largest operator in the sector in the UK capital behind Lime, a company partnered with Uber. Forest currently employs more than 70 people, has over 1.5 million registered users, and facilitates more than one million e-bike rides each month through its fleet of more than 20,000 vehicles.

Representing MAREIDA , co-owners Benjamín Figari and Prenay Agarwal explained how they identified an opportunity to showcase the flavours and ingredients of Chile and the Andes, reimagining them for the British palate and elevating them into a high-end dining experience. Chile—its landscapes, colours, and ingredients—inspires and is reflected in every aspect of the restaurant, from its brand design and typography to its wine list, the materials used in its interior design, and the artwork that decorates its spaces.

Thanks again to all attendees and particularly to our partners: Anglo Chilean Society, ProChile UK, UCL Chilean Society, for their support in organising and promoting this conversation.

We hope to see you at upcoming Embassy events as we continue celebrating our community in the UK!

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On 22 May, a solemn ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey to mark a new anniversary of Chile’s Naval Glories Day.

The was led by the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Chile in the United Kingdom, Mr Francisco Bartolucci, and Captain Sven Barckhahn, Chilean Defence Attaché to the United Kingdom and Head of the Chilean Naval Mission in London.

During the religious service, floral tributes were laid at the tomb of Vice Admiral Lord Thomas Alexander Cochrane, honouring the distinguished naval officer who arrived in Chile in 1818 and played a key role in consolidating the country’s independence through his contribution to the development of the Chilean Navy.

On this occasion, Captain Sven Barckhahn was also awarded the “Grand Star of Military Merit” decoration in recognition of his 30 years of service to the institution.
The commemoration reaffirmed the historic ties of friendship and cooperation between Chile and the United Kingdom, as well as the enduring shared naval legacy between the two nations.

⛪️ EXHIBITION ALERT ⛪️

💫 Join us for the opening of the exhibition: "Heritage churches of Chiloé, Chile: the 3D digital record to enhance conservation", showcasing the visual work underpinning the research project: www.churchesofchiloe.com.

🌎 The project documented 14 churches in Chiloé located across the remote Chiloé Archipelago, using a methodology based on 3D laser scanning. These are important wooden structures currently at risk, some of which are listed among Chile’s seven UNESCO World Heritage sites. Accurate three-dimensional documentation of these structures is relevant and provides a virtual platform for disseminating vernacular wooden building techniques and expert technical assessment to ensure their physical conservation.

⛪️ We warmly invite you to a display of 3D laser scanning architectural representations, images, videos and books of the heritage churches of Vilupulli, Aldachildo, Achao, Quinchao, Quehui, Matao, Meulín, Curaco Lin Lin, Lin Lin Los Pinos, Quicaví, Calen, Quetalco, Llau-Llao, and Compu and explore how their 3D visualisation allows us to know more about their construction, history and heritage value. This event will feature a talk by the exhibition's author and a vin d'honneur.

Exhibition and images by Dr Bernadette Devilat from the University of Nottingham.

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exhibition-opening-heritage-churches-of-chiloe-chile-tickets-1989296624755?aff=oddtdtcreator

Berni Devilat

Join us for an inspiring evening of Chilean entrepreneurship in the UK 🇨🇱🇬🇧

Discover the stories behind two standout ventures founded by Chilean entrepreneurs in London: Forest, the innovative e-bike operator, and Mareida, a Michelin Guide–selected restaurant bringing elevated Chilean cuisine to Fitzrovia.

Hear directly from the founders as they share their journeys navigating the competitive London market - from building their businesses abroad to thriving in a new cultural and professional landscape.

✨ Spaces are limited, so be sure to book early!
🎟️ Reserve your here: https://www.anglochileansociety.org/future-events

We’re delighted to partner with Anglo Chilean Society and UCL Chilean Society for this event.

This morning we marked the 99th anniversary of Carabineros de Chile with our London Police Attaché, Coronel Patricio Aguayo.

We honoured fallen officers and recognised the vital role police play across Chile, particularly in its most remote communities.

Yesterday we had a fantastic time celebrating the launch of The Fantastic Forest, beautifully illustrated by Sebastián Ilabaca 🌿📚 🇨🇱

The event was organised in collaboration with British publisher Book Island and Chilean publisher Ediciones Liebre, alongside a pop-up bookshop by Shelf Editions. A big thank you to Instituto Cervantes London for hosting us!

Sebastián shared insights into his creative process behind the incredible three-metre-long book, and children had the chance to play, draw, and create their own concertina books 🎨

Curious to explore more? Discover the book here: https://www.bookisland.co.uk/products/the-fantastic-forest

Book Island
Red de Bibliotecas del Instituto Cervantes
Dirección de Asuntos Culturales - Oficial
Shelf Editions

🍀We are excited to announce the launch of the children's book The Fantastic Forest by Chilean author-illustrator Sebastián Ilabaca! 🌳 🍃 🇨🇱

This extraordinary three-metre long concertina picture book unfolds into a richly detailed, wordless journey with hidden giants, secret creatures and layered visual storytelling.

Join us for an evening of interactive and bilingual storytelling, creative insights and a hands-on family workshop with the chance to build a collaborative Fantastic Forest at the Instituto Cervantes on the 9th April, hosted by Book Island and Ediciones Liebre.

Book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrating-chilean-creativity-the-fantastic-forest-by-sebastian-ilabaca-tickets-1983461178779?aff=oddtdtcreator

🍁Families welcome
🍁Perfect activity for half term
🍁Ages 0-6

📆Thursday 8th April
⏰ 2-3pm
📍 Instituto Cervantes, London

Book Island
Instituto Cervantes London
Dirección de Asuntos Culturales - Oficial

The Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, Mr Alistair Harrison, paid a farewell visit to Ambassador Ximena Fuentes and presented her with a gift on behalf of HM King Charles III.

📢 ¡Hasta el 13 de marzo está abierta la convocatoria al Fondo Concursable División para la Comunidad de Chilenos en el Exterior - Dicoex

Si tu asociación de chilenas o chilenos en el exterior tiene un proyecto que fortalezca la identidad y vínculo con Chile, ¡esta es tu oportunidad!

📍 Infórmate y postula en www.consulado.gob.cl

In her final engagement as President of Women in Diplomacy, Ambassador Ximena Fuentes spoke at HCA Healthcare ’s event Women in Diplomacy Health in Focus: Cardiac, Nutrition and Longevity.

The event highlighted the challenges diplomats face navigating new health systems, the importance of healthy ageing, tailored nutrition and recognising heart disease in women.