Asunción, Agencia IP.- In a day filled with emotions and national pride, the folkloric groups Jukyresa Jeroky and Yvága Rape, from Eusebio Ayala, Cordillera, represented Paraguay with great splendor at the magnificent Hispanic Day Parade, held yesterday on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue. This event, which brings together Spanish-speaking communities worldwide, became a global showcase […]
Asunción, Agencia IP.- In a day filled with emotions and national pride, the folkloric groups Jukyresa Jeroky and Yvága Rape, from Eusebio Ayala, Cordillera, represented Paraguay with great splendor at the magnificent Hispanic Day Parade, held yesterday on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue.
This event, which brings together Spanish-speaking communities worldwide, became a global showcase for Paraguay’s cultural richness and deeply rooted traditions. The participation was possible thanks to the efforts and organization of the Paraguayan Center of New York, which worked tirelessly to ensure that Paraguay was well-represented at such a prestigious event.
With contagious energy and vibrant performances, the ensembles made a spectacular entrance, wearing traditional ñanduti garments and the iconic 60-list poncho. Every step and every turn in the choreography was infused with the history and pride of a nation that celebrates its culture in every movement. One of the most anticipated performances, the bottle dance, left the audience breathless as the dancers skillfully balanced several bottles on their heads, receiving applause and standing ovations from the crowd.
The rhythm of the Paraguayan polka, accompanied by the melodies of the harp, filled the atmosphere with native sounds that resonated in the hearts of the thousands of spectators present. People of all ages, from children to seniors, were part of the ensemble, proudly holding their tereré. This image conveyed the essence of everyday life in Paraguay. The parade was a true manifestation of intergenerational unity and love for the homeland.
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