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St. Francis Solanus Festival Unites Paraguay in Colorful Tradition

7/26/2025

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In Emboscada, Paraguay, the vibrant celebration of St. Francis Solanus on July 24 brings the community together in a dazzling display of feathered costumes, as 2,500 participants honor promises made for miracles. This lively tradition features spirited processions and dances, while also echoing the historical struggles between Indigenous groups, with costumes that tell stories of ancestral rivalries.

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Story summary

In Emboscada, Paraguay, the vibrant celebration of St. Francis Solanus on July 24 brings the community together in a dazzling display of feathered costumes, as 2,500 participants honor promises made for miracles. This lively tradition features spirited processions and dances, while also echoing the historical struggles between Indigenous groups, with costumes that tell stories of ancestral rivalries.