The technical works of restoration of the historic site of the San Buenaventura Temple in Yaguarón began with the firm purpose of preserving and valuing, the National Secretariat for Culture reported. The project is carried out by the Government of Paraguay, through the Presidency of the Republic, the National Secretariat for Culture and the Office of the First Lady of the Nation.
It has the collaboration of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), that made available a team of conservation specialists from various areas to carry out the comprehensive diagnosis of the site.
As part of the technical cooperation program with AECID, the first conversation was developed to prepare the management plan for the San Buenaventura Temple in Yaguarón. Specialist technicians, community representatives, related institutions and the church participated, highlighting the importance of temple restoration.
With the participation of conservation experts from each area, technical work began to enhance the temple. This project, framed in the “ Yes to Heritage ” Program, seeks to restore and preserve the cultural heritage of the temple, highlighting its historical and architectural importance for the community and future generations.
An updated diagnosis of the physical and structural situation of the temple is being carried out, which includes geological studies and archaeological surveys, in addition to laboratory analysis of other components, especially in the case of paintings. This will allow having an updated comprehensive project and planning actions according to the priorities established in the diagnosis.
The protection of the national heritage is essential to preserve the identity and memory of the peoples, and this initiative reinforces the commitment to the conservation and enhancement of the San Buenaventura Temple in Yaguarón, according to the National Secretariat for Culture.
The work team is made up of the project coordinator, María José Díez, the restaurateur Gabriela Arias, the architect Javier Mendoza, the archaeologist Mirtha Alfonso, and Rocío Bruquetas, who shared his experience in restoration of sacred art; as well as archaeologist Bennet Towsend.
The archaeology team is made up of Francisca Peralta, José Carvalho and Derlis Pereira. In archaeology, the support team is made up of the Arch. Miguel Torales, Débora Soto and Julio Ruiz Diaz. The biology team, in charge of the biological control of bats, termites and birds, is made up of Gloria González de Weston and biologist Juan Antonio Herráez Ferreiro.
