Historical

Children's Day (Acosta Ñu)

16 aug

What it is

Remembers the Battle of Acosta Ñu (16 August 1869), where children and teenagers fought and fell in the War of the Triple Alliance. Today it is a day of festivities for kids in schools and plazas, with gifts and events.

Law

Decreto N.º 27.484/1948 (según nota del Poder Judicial)

Dates this month · August

Anniversary of the Ycuá Bolaños fire National Chipa Day International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples Flag Day Founding of Asunción Paraguayan Folklore Day Guaraní Language Day National Guarania Day

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Sources (2)

pj.gov.py abc.com.py