Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ Category
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Paraguayan Filigree
Sunday, June 1st, 2008
Today one of the mayor Paraguayan newspapers published an interview about my Filigrana or Filigree designs, I’m so happy that I would like to share it with you, the online version is without photos, that’s why I’m adding a scan of the actual newspaper.
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A Paraguayan Talent, Berta Rojas
Friday, May 30th, 2008
Berta Rojas is currently one of the most famous Paraguayan classic guitar musician, I wish I can see her life on day SOON!
She is playing the Cathedral by Agustin Barrios (Mangore) as a background you can see the actual Cathedral of Asuncion which is superb! it is located in downtown Asuncion.
About Berta Rojas
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My trip to Paraguay
Thursday, May 29th, 2008
I can’t believe that is this time of the year again, may is almost gone again, makes me wonder where did all these time go…what did I do with it? I’m super happy since my trip to Paraguay is approaching very fast, I still have tons to do, buy things for gifts (it is always […]
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My store Larimoon is up. YAY!
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
Finally my store is up…I have been working a lot for this, I will be having a great Paraguayan selection soon, I have some Paraguayan filigree jewelry already, they are gorgeous and also some of my designs are available, I’m uploading on a daily basis…
www.larimoon.com
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Life in the country side of Paraguay, Impressive, do not miss it.
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
These are regular days for people living in Paraguay’s country side. Watch video trilogy…its amazing! Beyond words.
My thanks to Ramiro Gomez that made these images available for the world.
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Recommendation: El Ciervo Blanco Restaurant with Paraguayan Folkloric show
Friday, May 16th, 2008
It is interesting that in Asuncion most Churrasquerias (or barbeque places) that people go when they want something “traditional” and where you usually pay a fixed price and are allowed to eat what you want ( all types of meats, salads, side dishes, paellas, deserts, etc ) are all Brazilian not paraguayan, like Acuarela, Paulista, […]
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Extremely interesting- Asuncion by Mike Edwards
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
Mike Edwards a friend of mine that works at the American Embassy in Asuncion send me this pdf.
One article is written by Mike Edwards, very interesting view.Page 28. Enjoy.
READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE HERE http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/104059.pdf
Beautiful article Mike! thanks for sharing =)Capital>>> AsunciónTotal area>>> 406,750 square kilometersApproximate size>>> Slightly smaller thanCaliforniaGovernment>>> Constitutional republicIndependence>>> May 14, […]
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Paraguay independence day celebration
Monday, May 12th, 2008
Today was our Paraguay’s independence day celebration, it was great, very well organized, we ate chipa guazu, sopa Paraguaya, Asado (barbecue) chorizos, different kind of salads, chipitas, and drank terere…we even had a Paraguayan Flag!!!
We had nice chats, we remembered things and some people even found out how the were related, it is so funny, […] -
State Magazine about Paraguay
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
My friend Mike sent this to me, he wrote an article for this magazine since he works for the US Embassy in Py, he will send me the article to share with you…I’m looking forward to read it.
State Magazine
News and Information for State Department and Prospective Employees
State Magazine is published monthly, except bimonthly in July […]
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My Global Voices post about Fernando Lugo
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Fernando Lugo , the ex-Catholic bishop candidate for the Alianza Patriotica Para el Cambio (Patriotic Alliance for Change), was recently elected Paraguay’s new President in the elections held on April 20th, and who obtained 40.8% of the votes. He was followed by Blanca Ovelar with 30.8% and Lino Oviedo with 21.9% Pedro Fadul finished far […]
