The Revolution of Independence occurred in the early morning hours of May 15th, 1811, culminating in a conspiracy led by Pedro Juan Caballero. The Spanish governor, Bernardo de Velasco, dismissed from his office, joined the first provisional forces, along with Capitan Juan Valeriano Zeballos and Dr. JosĂŠ Gaspar de Francia.
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he celebrations for Paraguay National Day take ditional Independence Day dish, is served on this day place all over the country. Events, such as parades, fire- because it is only on special occasions that the poor can works and concerts are held. However, there are different afford to buy the eggs and cheese that go into the soup. ways in which the day is celebrated across the country. At the Campo Area people celebrate the event with The most elaborate Independence Day parade is in the their family and friends. People have barbecues, play capital, AsunciĂłn. People may wear traditional clothes football and have fun with lots of beer and loud muas they stroll down the streets: for the men, fancy sic. They also mix wine with cola to create the unique shirts, broad-brimmed straw hats, ponchos, a faja taste that can make such days all the more memorable. (sash) around the waist, and full trousers known as bombachas ; for the women, blouses with lace inserts At the larger cities and towns in Paraguay parades are and brightly colored embroidery, full skirts with many staged. People also indulge in traditional Paraguayan layers of petticoats underneath, and a rebozo or shawl food such as Sopa Paraguayan and corn. Mate, a losimilar to the Spanish mantilla. Sopa Paraguay, a tra cal drink, is a common feature during the festivities. Way of Life Nov 2o2o
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