Festival Kamba Kua

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Cultural & TraditionalFernando de la Mora
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsKamba Kua's community descends from
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: PYG
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Festival Kamba Kua in Fernando de la Mora

An Afro-Paraguayan patronal festival held in the Kamba Kua neighborhood of Fernando de la Mora, honoring Saint Balthazar each January with drumming, candombe dance, processions, and novenas performed by descendants of Afro-Uruguayan lancers who settled there in 1820 alongside Jose Gervasio Artigas, in one of Paraguay's most distinctive celebrations.

In 1820, a contingent of Afro-descendant lancers arrived in Paraguay accompanying Jose Gervasio Artigas, the Uruguayan independence leader who spent his final decades in exile there.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Kamba Kua's community descends from Afro-descendant lancers who arrived in Paraguay in 1820 with Uruguayan independence hero Jose Gervasio Artigas, and the neighborhood's name, meaning Cave of the Blacks in Guarani, marks a specific historic site tied to that settlement

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The mystery stays covered

Organized by the Grupo Tradicional San Baltazar, the festival is described as the principal expression of Afro-descendant culture in Paraguay and is recognized regionally across Latin America, reaching a 34th consecutive edition in early 2025

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Afro-Paraguayan candombe drumming and dance

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Catholic novenas and processions honoring Saint Balthazar

The sacred route

Living ritual

maintained by the descendants of Artigas's Afro-Uruguayan lancers since 1820

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Use the event area in Fernando de la Mora to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.

What to wear

Light, casual clothing suited to Paraguay's hot January summer; comfortable footwear for standing through processions and outdoor performances.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Fernando de la Mora.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

PYG

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map25.34 S, 57.52 WOpen in Google Maps

Fernando de la Mora, Central, Paraguay

Nearest airportASU — Silvio Pettirossi
TransportUse the event area in Fernando de la Mora to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Fernando de la Mora.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Kamba Kua?

Festival Kamba Kua is listed for Past edition: 10 January 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Kamba Kua take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

One day 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?

Fernando de la Mora, Central, 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 January
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