Festival Nacional del Requinto

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MusicAsuncion
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsOrganized by the Asociacion Paraguaya de
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: PYG
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Festival Nacional del Requinto in Asuncion

The Festival Nacional del Requinto is a national tribute to the requinto guitar, a smaller, higher-pitched relative of the classical guitar central to Paraguayan folk music. Its first edition took place at the Teatro Municipal de Asuncion in May 2024, with free admission and homages paid to the instrument's most respected historic performers.

The Festival Nacional del Requinto held its first edition on a Saturday in May 2024 at the Teatro Municipal de Asuncion, known formally as the Ignacio A.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Organized by the Asociacion Paraguaya de Requintistas, the festival is unusual for dedicating an entire national event to a single instrument rather than a genre or region, honoring named masters such as Juan Cancio Barreto, Rigoberto Arevalo, Nino Palacios, and Arsenio Jara

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The mystery stays covered

The program deliberately mixes generations, pairing veteran requinto players from across Alto Parana, San Pedro, Itapua, Guaira, and Paraguari with younger musicians taking up the instrument, and supplements the evening concert with daytime talks and masterclasses held in the theater's Baudilio Alio room

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival honors the requinto's specific role in Paraguayan folk ensembles

Water and renewal

Living ritual

where it traditionally carries melodic lines above the standard guitar

The sacred route

Living ritual

and formally recognizes named historic performers as a way of preserving oral and performance knowledge of the instrument

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Getting to Festival Nacional del Requinto works best when the return plan is settled before arrival.

What to wear

Smart casual dress suits an evening theater concert in Asuncion, with a light jacket useful since indoor venues are often air conditioned even during the capital's warm evenings.

Safety

Festival Nacional del Requinto is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Asuncion.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

PYG

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map25.29 S, 57.65 WOpen in Google Maps

Asuncion, Asuncion, Paraguay

Nearest airportASU — Silvio Pettirossi
TransportGetting to Festival Nacional del Requinto works best when the return plan is settled before arrival.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Asuncion.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Nacional del Requinto?

Festival Nacional del Requinto is listed for May · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Nacional del Requinto take place?

The festival is listed in Asuncion, Paraguay. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Asuncion, Asuncion, Paraguay

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
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