Party Like A Paraguayan
The electronic scene is alive and kicking in Paraguay, at least down in Pilar.
Friendly Fires
Back in Colorado fire is seen as a destructive force, one that wrecks havoc on the landscape every year. At home its use was limited to campfires, barbecues and birthday candles. But here in Paraguay its an integral part of the culture.
Semana Santa
Holy Week is a time when many Paraguayans come together to celebrate. If you take a stroll along Pirebebuy’s streets after dark you’ll encounter a procession of priests, choir members, and youth role-playing biblical stories complete with torches and crucifixions.
On Assignment
Christmas Eve in Paraguay is a night filled with smoke and flames. Every kid on the block has a stockpile of firecrackers, roman candles, and sparklers to set off at midnight, and the whole show repeats a week later on New Years Eve..
Capilla Cué: The Eden of Cordillera
My site is Capilla Cué, “the Eden of Cordillera.” It’s a small barrio found in the rolling hills east of Asuncion which owes its reputation to its nearby streams, waterfalls, and forest.
