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Paraguay is one of only two landlocked countries in South America, and its culture reflects a rare, continuous blending of Guaraní and Spanish traditions since the 16th century. Paraguayan food, language, and festivals all carry that dual inheritance. Diaspora communities are concentrated in Argentina, Brazil, and Spain, where Paraguayan community networks organize around shared language, cuisine, and national celebrations.
Community at a Glance
Fast facts about the Paraguayan community in the United States
Diaspora
Large concentrations in Buenos Aires, São Paulo, and Madrid.
Spanish and Guaraní
both official, Guaraní spoken daily nationwide.
Independence Day (May 14-15)
Caacupé Feast Day (December 8).
Roman Catholicism is practiced by the majority of the population.
Roman Catholicism is practiced by the majority of the population.
Small Protestant
indigenous, and Mennonite communities are also present.
Guaraní civilization
followed by Spanish colonial rule from 1537 onward.
Key Definitions
Quick guide to terms you'll hear in the Paraguayan community
What is Jopara, and why does it matter to Paraguayan identity?
Jopara is the everyday blending of Spanish and Guaraní in a single sentence, reflecting how inseparably both languages live in Paraguayan daily speech.
What is the Kamba Ra'anga festival?
Kamba Ra'anga is a colonial-era carnival tradition in Tobatí where performers in masks and costumes reenact historical encounters between Africans, Spaniards, and Guaraní peoples.
What makes Paraguayan harp playing distinctive?
Paraguay's diatonic harp style uses rapid glissandos and syncopated rhythms not found in classical European harping, making it the recognized national instrument.
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