Asunción’s iconic Palma Street will once again burst into life with the return of the Palmear Without Borders Fair (Feria Palmear sin Fronteras) on Saturday June 28. Initially planned for June 14, it has been rescheduled for June 28 due to weather. Celebrated as one of the city’s most inclusive cultural events, the festival captures the essence of Paraguay’s multicultural identity.
The gathering in Palma Street will bring together representatives from Bolivia, Uruguay, Colombia, the United States, South Korea, Croatia, Japan, Taiwan, Italy, Mexico, Peru, and Germany, all of whom have confirmed they will take part in the celebration.
Organised by the Directorate of Migration under the Ministry of the Interior, this year’s edition carries the theme One Street, A Thousand Accents, celebrating cultural integration between Paraguay and foreign communities, while also highlighting the value of Asunción’s historic city centre.
A feast for the senses
On Saturday June 28, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, visitors can look forward to a vibrant display of colours, sounds and aromas, as the festival offers an extensive programme of activities. Culinary delights and traditional music from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela will fill the air.
The Palmear Without Borders Fair also serves as an important platform for local artisans and small business owners, many of whom are immigrants themselves. Their stalls will display a variety of handicrafts and products, providing an opportunity to support entrepreneurship and the local economy. The weekly Palmear Fair in downtown Asunción proves to be very popular for a long time now.
Palmear Without Borders: A symbol of solidarity
For organisers and participants alike, the fair is a powerful reminder that diversity is a source of strength. By bringing together people from all backgrounds, the space encourages dialogue, understanding, and respect, values that are essential for building a harmonious and inclusive society.
Officials from the National Secretariat of Tourism (SENATUR), the Directorate of Migration, the Office of the First Lady, and the Association for the Revitalisation of the Historic Centre of Asunción (AMCHA) representatives were present at the presentation of the event, where they emphasised its significance as a celebration of art and culture.
Migration and national resilience
Migration Director Jorge Kronawetter also underlined Paraguay’s ongoing support for immigrants, noting that the active participation of migrant communities helped rebuild the nation from devastation after the Great War.
As the day draws to a close, the Feria Palmear sin Fronteras will have not only delighted visitors with its vibrant cultural displays, but also strengthened the bonds of community and respect that Paraguay’s multicultural identity embodies.
