According to data from the First Census of the Afro-descendant Population of Paraguay 2006-2007, Afro-descendants in Paraguay, known in Guarani as “kamba” (black in English), (more…)
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Pool Care and Maintenance: Sand Filter This is a basic explanation for care and maintenance of a sand filtered, clorine pool. If employing outside help, (more…)
Read MoreAfro-Paraguayan History: Lázaro Medina
Lázaro Medina was an Afro-Paraguayan who was best known as the founder and director of the Ballet Camba Cua, the only dance troupe of Paraguay based on the (more…)
Read MoreFSI Announces 2022 KidVid Contest
The Foreign Service Institute (FSI), in collaboration with the Foreign Service Youth Foundation (FSYF), announces the 27th annual worldwide KidVid Contest, open to children between (more…)
Read MoreWhy should I not empty my pool?
The swimming pools of the residences leased by the Mission are made of concrete and tiles. It is not recommended to drain your pool. Why (more…)
Read MoreSkills Every Kid Needs in 2022
Written by Alix Bryant from US History Abroad (more…)
Read More2021 Summer Break Camps/Colonias de Vacaciones
Summer in Paraguay means Christmas, summer break, trips and pool parties. End of November is the end of the school year for local schools and (more…)
Read MoreHappy Birthday Marines!
“On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of Continental Congress. Since that date many thousand men have borne the (more…)
Read MoreEco tip to help the environment: How to make EcoBricks
EcoBricks are a temporary solution while we find a way to no longer use plastic or produced it as much, and they can be used (more…)
Read MoreThanksgiving Wherever You Are
This month, I’ve included some great crafts and ideas to help you and your family enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday wherever you are. These aren’t just (more…)
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