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- As part of the Castro Costumbrista Festival, WOM carried out the fifth chapter of “El mejor país de Chile,” an initiative that connects and highlights the festivals and traditions of different regions of the country. During the event, a house was dragged by sea from Weltún to Castro, and following the signing of a collaboration agreement with the Municipalidad de Castro, it was donated to be transformed into a technology center for the benefit of the entire community.
Chiloé, February 2026. Residents and tourists from the Weltún area in Chiloé took part in a traditional house-dragging minga by sea, one of the island’s most emblematic expressions of identity. The activity, promoted by WOM as part of the fifth chapter of its “El mejor país de Chile” project, was held within the framework of the Castro Costumbrista Festival.
The journey, made possible through collaboration with the Ilustre Municipalidad de Castro, began in Weltún—a locality recognized for its close connection to community life and the sea—and concluded in Castro Bay. The house was donated to the community and will be equipped with tablets, Chromebooks, mobile broadband devices (BAMs), and routers to be converted into a technology center for the direct benefit of its residents.
As part of this initiative, which combined celebration and tradition, the Municipality of Castro and WOM signed a collaboration agreement aimed at helping reduce the digital divide on the island.
“For us, it is important to sign an agreement with WOM because more companies are needed to offer their technology to our province of Chiloé, helping to connect and directly benefit the entire municipality, both urban and rural. We invite everyone who does not know Chiloé to visit and experience our tourism, our greenery, and our beautiful sea,” said Baltazar Elgueta, Mayor of Castro.
In addition to the traditional house-dragging minga, 120 curantos were prepared in Weltún, bringing together residents and tourists in a day that combined gastronomy, culture, and collaborative work. The bay in the area stands out as a space of great cultural value, historically used for activities such as artisanal fishing and sea-based mingas.
In this context, the company also strengthened connectivity through a special network point that expanded 5G coverage, ensuring stable service and a better experience for the hundreds of people who attended the Municipal Park in the commune.
“At WOM, we are not only committed to narrowing the digital divide; we also take on the responsibility of highlighting the cultural richness of each region of Chile. We thank the Municipality of Castro for allowing us to be part of this festival, and we are pleased to donate this structure for the benefit of the entire community, enabling more people to access and take advantage of technology and connectivity in their daily lives,” said Andrés Ok, COO of WOM.
The fifth chapter of “El mejor país de Chile,” WOM’s initiative aimed at showcasing local traditions through concrete actions with community impact, featured comedian Ignacio Socias and actress Daniela Lhorente—remembered for her beloved character Waleska Marambio from El circo de las Montini—who accompanied the community throughout the weekend-long event.
