by Simon | Jul 9, 2020 | Culture
There are to be seen in Paraguay modern two story coaches. These however are generally to be found making long distance trips across the country. Everywhere else public transport is supplied by a much older fleet of vehicles. The bus network in Paraguay is extensive....
by Simon | Jul 3, 2020 | Culture
There are large mechanized farms in Paraguay but much of the countries farming is still done on family owned smallholdings. Paraguay is still to a large degree a rural country with many people working on the land rather than in its towns. Across the land there are to...
by Simon | Jun 19, 2020 | Culture
The Festival of San Juan is one of the major festivals of the Paraguayan year. It is celebrated in every corner of the country and is traditionally held on 24th June, the Feast of St John. However in practice as it is also a major fund raiser for every school, church...
by Simon | Jun 6, 2020 | Culture
The harp is the national instrument of Paraguay. Although it can be found at smart cultural events its real home is the countryside accompanying the bands of musicians that are to be found throughout the land. A traditional Paraguayan band is built around the harp...
by Simon | Jun 2, 2020 | Culture
In Caacupe, approximately 60km from Asuncion resides The Virgin of Caacupe. She is placed behind the high altar of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Miracles in Caacupe and is the most venerated religious symbol in Paraguay. Caacupe is the spiritual capital of...
by Simon | May 29, 2020 | Culture
Every town has it’s day. That is on the whole the date of the founding of the town. Piribebuy though does differ from the rule as following the loss of the town archives in the Battle of Piribebuy the date of the battle, 12th August was selected for the annual...
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