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Virgen del Rosario

Patron-saint festival · Luque

7 octOctober
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What it is

The folk procession «Bandera jere», an aerial procession, a folk Mass and karu guasu (a big communal feast) in the sanctuary gardens.

The main celebrations take place on the first Sunday of October (October 4 in 2026) and run until the 7th.

The fiesta patronal (patron saint's festival) is the biggest day of the year in every Paraguayan town. It honors the local patron saint or Virgin with a novena (nine days of prayer), a serenade on the eve, a main Mass and a procession with a brass band, firecrackers and flags. Then comes the secular side: a kermesse (village fair) on the plaza, karu guasu (a big communal feast), chipa (cheesy cassava bread) and sopa paraguaya (savory cornbread) at the food stalls, dancing, torín or Paraguayan-style bullfighting (the bull is never killed), jineteadas (rodeo-style bronc riding) and carreras de sortija (a horseback ring-lancing race). As a visitor, arrive early for the procession, be respectful during Mass, try the food cooked by the parish committees and ask for the program at the church: dates often shift to the nearest weekend.

Dates may shift to the nearest weekend.

What to see

Luque

Luque · Central

Luque

Capital of gold and silver filigree and birthplace of guitar and harp makers, minutes from the airport.

Parque Ñu Guasu

Luque · Central

Parque Ñu Guasu

The big green lung between Asunción and the airport, with a 5 km loop for walking and running.

Festivals and events here

Verified · sep 2026

Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with — sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.