Itauguá invites to the Festival del Ñandutí: a celebration of Paraguayan culture

Photo: Paraguayan Institute of Crafts (IPA).

Asunción, IP Agency.- The National Ñandutí Festival, considered the most outstanding folkloric event in the country, will celebrate its 45th edition at the Olimpia Club of Itauguá. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9, 2024, starting at 9:00 p.m.

The ñandutí, declared a National Heritage of Folklore and Crafts by the National Secretariat of Culture (SNC), will be the undisputed protagonist of this festival, which will bring together artists, artisans and culture lovers from all over the country.

This annual event, which has already established itself as a tradition in the Paraguayan cultural calendar, will feature the participation of prominent folkloric groups and exponents of ñandutí art, who will exhibit their skill and creativity in each presentation.

The support of important institutions such as the Municipality of Itauguá, the National Fund for Culture and the Arts (Fondec), the Yacyretá Binational Entity and Itaipu Binacional guarantees the success and relevance of this festival, which promotes and preserves the cultural roots of Paraguay. .

For three consecutive nights, attendees will be able to enjoy folklore shows, ñandutí craft demonstrations, cultural exhibitions and much more. The National Ñandutí Festival is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the cultural and artistic wealth of the country and celebrate one of its most emblematic expressions.