It’s harp time! – It’s time for the harp!
The World Harp Festival is taking place this week in Asunción. The festival will span from Thursday the 19th to Saturday...
Paraguay’s going to the World Cup!
Last night Paraguay´s national soccer team defeated Argentina 1 to 0 in Asunción´s Defensores del Chaco Stadium. Soccer matches in Latin...
Discovering Paraguay on “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown”
After having to keep it "ñeembegue" (quiet) for a few months I am very happy to announce I will be...
The 12 Days of Christmas
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Twelve chippers selling
Eleven hammocks swinging
Ten harpists playing
Nine yuyeros mashing
Eight...
Discovering Paraguay on Facebook!
Hello all! It's been quite a while since I've posted anything about Paraguay. Since I have been absent from the blog a...
Happy Independence Days, Paraguay!
2010 marks Paraguay´s 199th year as an independent nation. May 14th and 15th are celebrated as Independence Day / s in...
Three Kings Day
The 6th of January is Día de los Reyes Magos, the Christian celebration of the Epiphany also known in English...
Scenes from a Paraguayan Cemetery
During the first days of November Paraguayan cemeteries come to life (not literally, although the 2nd Annual Asunción Zombie Walk would suggest...
A “Jopará” of Festivities
Ah, spring! Winter´s cold days are over, the flowers are in full bloom, and the air is full of the scent...
Latin American Film Festival – Latin American Film Festival
Going to the movies is very affordable in Asunción- weekday tickets cost Gs. 20,000 (approximately US $ 4) and matinee...
