Just one month after launching, the Palmear Fair has already become a favourite weekend pastime in Asunción, with approximately 35,000 people enjoying the Guaraní culture, gastronomy and crafts in the emblematic street of the capital’s downtown, according to data released by the Office of the First Lady, Leticia Ocampos.
The weekly fair on Palma Street is an initiative promoted since April 6 by the First Lady of the Nation, together with other public and private sector entities, with the aim of revitalizing the Historic Center of Asunción. The report also mentions that the fairgrounds raised about G400 million in the first five editions of the fair.
The fair consists of around 90 exhibitors, with their own pop-up stands, who offer a wide variety of products and services including food, drinks and handmade art and crafts.
Additionally, roughly 40 musical artists have performed on the street stages set up all along the street, providing a wide range of high-quality shows to all those present.
The first lady also highlighted that thanks to this initiative promoted by her Office, the front owners on Palma Street increased their sales by 15 percent.
The Palmear Fair will continue this Saturday, inviting entire families to enjoy and reconnect with the center of Asunción, and is located all along Calle Palma in downtown Asunción.
