Verbena de San Juan

Verbena de San Juan is a Christian-themed festival, annually held in honor of Saint John. Nonetheless, it contains an intriguing blend of Paraguayan festive practices from many ethnic groups. People stepping across burning coals in front of onlookers, for example, is not uncommon.

The Verbena de San Juan is celebrated on the 28th and 29th of May every year, and many people consider it a must-see for tourists to the country. Although it is based on the Christian faith, the event is both religious and cultural, with odd traditions such as walking over hot coals providing a spectacle to behold.

When: May

Where: Saint John