Oktober Fest

Attend this beer festival, which is fashioned after its German equivalent and hosted in Munich every year, for an excellent look into the strange immigrant communities that have defined Paraguay. This celebration takes place in early September, around the same time as the German counterpart, with the primary events taking place in Asuncion when German descendants of Paraguay joyously commemorate their ancestry. It is considered one of the most famous festivals in Paraguay now.

The mayor of Munich leads a parade of breweries and restaurants, which is a long-standing tradition. Brass bands accompany the traditional adorned horses and carts to the venue. The formal beer barrel tapping follows the parade: the mayor opens the first beer barrel at 12 p.m. "O'zapft is!" exclaims the speaker. "It's been tapped!" The Oktoberfest has started.

When: in September

Where: Asuncion