The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has inscribed Paraguay’s Guarania , sound of Paraguayan soul on its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The Guarania is a musical genre originating in Paraguay in the early twentieth century. It uses the Guarani language, combining elements of native and popular music, and is often accompanied by the guitar and double bass.
The genre is characterized by syncopated rhythms and a slow tempo that is inspired by the Paraguayan polka. A key part of the daily life of Paraguayans in the family and community environments, it is perceived as a symbol of resilience and Paraguayan values.
An opening ceremony was on Sunday, 1 December 2024. The session is chaired by H.E. Ms Nancy Ovelar de Gorostiaga, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Delegate of the Republic of Paraguay to UNESCO
