We are thrilled to announce the launch of the The Asunción Times Writing Competition 2025, another unique opportunity for writers from all backgrounds to showcase their talent and creativity! After the competition’s first edition, the 2025 version is held under the theme “Your favourite place in Paraguay outside Asunción,” aiming to discover and celebrate the essence of the country.
The Asunción Times Writing Competition 2025, sponsored by Anglo, offers a platform for seasoned writers and newcomers alike to explore and share what makes Paraguay special.
Writing competition details
Topic:
“Your favourite place in Paraguay outside Asunción”
Participants are invited to submit original works highlighting their favorite place in Paraguay, outside of its capital Asunción. This could be city, a town, a natural spot, a public place, a building, restaurant, bar, sporting facility – anything that exisits outside Asunción, that is your favourite place. The theme encourages a broad interpretation, allowing writers to share their unique stories about the locations that make Paraguay outstanding.
Eligibility:
The competition is open to all writers, regardless of nationality or age. Entries must be original and unpublished works, written in English.
Submission guidelines:
Word Count: Minimum 800 words; maximum 1,500 words.
Format: Write it the way you like to read it!
Language: The article must be written entirely in English.
Submission method:
Create an account on The Asunción Times website from here: https://asunciontimes.com/register/
Post your article on your account and ensure it is set to public.
Deadline for entries:
30 November 2025.
How to win:
There are two ways to win:
People’s Choice Award
This is based on total engagement of your article – the total number of likes and comments on your post that you share on The Asunción Times members area.
Editor’s Choice Award
This is based on the assessment of our editorial team.
When winners will be announced
Winners announced, and celebrated on Tuesday 16 December 2025 at the Afterwork English Networking event by The Asunción Times.
The Asunción Times Writing Competition 2025 prizes
Winners in each category will receive the following prizes:
First Place:
Gs. 1,500,000, publication in The Asunción Times, and a feature on our Instagram page.
Second Place:
Gs. 1,000,000, publication in The Asunción Times, and a feature on our Instagram page.
Third Place:
Gs. 500,000, publication in The Asunción Times, and a feature on our Instagram page.
So in addition to the monetary prizes, winning entries will receive recognition in our online editions, as well as the opportunity to be part of a special compilation of the best entries.
Editor’s Choice Award:
Next to the winners based on total engagement, The Asunción Times’ editorial team will choose the best written story. This entry will receive a VIP Membership Card from The Asunción Times, with a current worth of US$100.
Judging panel
To win, entries will be judged based on the number of likes and comments they receive in The Asunción Times members area. Engage with your audience and encourage them to join our community, and support your work to increase your chances of winning!
Why participate, and how to get involved?
The Asunción Times Writing Competition 2025 offers a chance for writers to gain exposure and recognition in the writing community. It is an opportunity to share your stories with a wider audience and contribute to the rich tapestry of Paraguayan and international writing. Whether you are an experienced writer or just starting, this competition is a platform to express your voice, and connect with readers who share a passion for storytelling. Additionally, being published on our website with your name credited will open more international opportunities as a writer.
How to get involved?
To participate, simply submit your article to your members area account on The Asunción Times by the deadline. We also encourage our readers and the community to support the competition by spreading the word and engaging with the published works. Follow The Asunción Times on Instagram for updates and announcements related to the competition.
For any inquiries or additional information, please contact us!
Email: editor@asunciontimes.com.
WhatsApp: +595 971 900011 .
We look forward to reading your stories!
About our sponsor Anglo
Anglo, the Paraguayan-British Cultural Association (Asociación Cultural Paraguayo Británica), is a non-profit institution first founded in 1938. After a hiatus, it reopened its doors in 1980, and has years of experience promoting Anglo-Saxon culture through English language teaching, and a wide range of socio-cultural services and activities. Find Anglo on Instagram.
Anglo offers courses for all ages, and tailored to your specific needs.
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A Breath Beside the Waterfall
My birthday was not just another checkpoint I pass every year; this time, it was a moment to catch my breath, to step away from life’s relentless pace. I felt an inner pull toward something deeper… something truer than the crowded streets and endless appointments. So, my partner in life and I decided to leave Asunción behind, like shaking off a layer of dust from our shoulders, and head toward a wider, more open space.
The journey to Saltos del Monday was quiet, carrying countless stories within it. The farther we moved from the capital, the more nature slowly revealed itself, as if drawn from behind a heavy curtain. Trees multiplied, the air grew lighter, the sky stretched wider, and silence transformed into a soft music, heard only by those who truly listen.
I sat by the window, watching the world pass. I sought a sense of balance I had long lost. Perhaps I was seeking a genuine moment—a moment that needed no camera, no words—a moment I could simply say: “Yes, I am here… I am alive.”
As we reached the reserve, something stirred within me… the distant roar of the waterfall reached us like a heartbeat. I hadn’t seen it yet, but its sound alone awakened something I had forgotten. Step by step, the earth seemed to pull me forward toward a scene I knew would change something inside me.
And then the waterfalls appeared. For a brief moment, the world seemed to pause. Time granted me a private minute to witness a scene unlike any other. Water poured fiercely, striking the rocks with tireless force. Yet it also rose as a gentle mist, like the very breath of the earth.
It was a paradox of strength and serenity, chaos and calm. Sounds roared, yet a deep inner silence enveloped me. Hundreds of visitors surrounded me, but it felt as if the place spoke only to me. Nature seemed to address each soul differently, in words unheard but understood.
I stood before the waterfall, listening—not just with my ears, but with my heart. Perhaps it was telling me that, no matter how we chase life, something inside always seeks a new beginning. Or perhaps it whispered simply: “Be still… everything passes, and water knows best how to flow.”
Droplets scattered, mist kissed my face, the humid air clung to my skin, and the scent of wet earth filled my senses. Everything was alive. Suddenly, the world felt vast, and I—with all my fears, desires, and fatigue—was just a tiny point in this infinite universe. Yet even a tiny point has the right to breathe, to dream, to begin again.
Amid the crowd, a gentle peace lingered. Young people laughed, snapping pictures. Families shared meals. Foreign visitors stood in awe, searching for words. Each person lived their own moment, discovering something unique in the same water.
My gaze fell on my little daughter, Sana. She stood by the railing, eyes wide, drinking in every detail. Fearless in her wonder, she laughed, took my hand, and whispered: “Mama… the waterfall is huge!”
For a moment, I realized this place did not just amaze me… it amazed a child learning her first lesson of beauty, power, and awe. I saw myself in her gaze, years ago. Nature seemed to murmur: “Every generation deserves its own wonder.”
That single moment made the journey worth everything. I felt a deep gratitude—for the place, the time, the chance that led us here. Often, we don’t need faraway travels or grand plans… just a space that realigns our hearts.
As we walked away, I carried something new. Perhaps calm… perhaps strength… or simply a reminder that nature is the mirror where we see ourselves most clearly. Each step whispered: “Hold this moment… you will need it one day.”
Before leaving, I turned back for one last glance. I did not just see falling water. I saw life itself: sometimes we fall hard, but we rise. Sometimes we scatter like droplets, but we regroup. And sometimes, the roar of water teaches us to find silence within ourselves.
✨ A message to anyone reading this story:
If you ever feel lost, exhausted, or searching for meaning… give yourself a chance to connect with a real place. A place like Saltos del Monday is not just a tourist destination—it is a space where your spirit can breathe, even for an hour.
Don’t always chase grand things… Nature quietly reminds us:
“Sometimes, standing before a waterfall is enough to remember yourself.”
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