FESTIVALS

Fiestas de San Blas: Paraguay This festival is held in February. February is carnival time in Paraguay. The tabloids of colors and dances like the polka add color to the carnival of Paraguay. It is celebrated nationwide, and is celebrated in almost all major towns and cities of Paraguay with great pomp and enthusiasm. However, the Virgen de la Candelaria in Puno, held from 2 to 14 February is the most exciting carnival.
Easter: Held in March, this is one of the most popular festivals in Paraguay is very religious. Easter is celebrated with great solemnity.
San Juan Festival: Also known as the Feast of San Juan, this is the biggest festival in Paraguay. It is celebrated on June 24. Although it took place in almost all major cities of Paraguay, the festival is best seen in the national capital of Asuncion. The nature of the celebration of this festival changes from city to city Paraguay. However, fire walking on hot coals and embers and burning an effigy of Judas Iscariot remain common rituals. Great food almost always accompany the celebrations.

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