Culture : Paraguay

The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning the Paraguay is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).   Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.   One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects relating to regional resources for Latin America is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/sa/paraguay/). Another site one should especially note is the site prepared by the Law Library of the Library of Congress for international and multinational information on their Guide to Law Online (http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/paraguay.html).

CENTRO CULTURAL DE ESPANA, "JUAN DE SALAZAR" - PARAGUAY  (http://www.juandesalazar.org.py/)
Site provided by the Cultural Center of Spain "Juan de Salazar" in Paraguay that belongs to the network of centers that are part of Spain's Agency for International Cooperation. The site includes links to information about the organization, its exhibition halls, the mission, its museums, its libraries, an information center, related links, and contact information. In Spanish. a la red de centros de la Agencia Española de Cooperacio�n Internacional (AECI). Uno de sus.

FA-RE-MI:ON-LINE MUSICAL MAGAZINE  (http://www.musicaparaguaya.org.py/)
Site provided by FA-RE-MI, an organization formed in 1954 to promote and disseminate information about Paraguayan music. Includes links to an important number of articles about music and culture; audio and video links of the music; and biographies of artists. In Spanish.

MUSEO ETNOGRAFICO ANDRES BARBERO  (http://www.museobarbero.org.py/)
Site provided by the Ethnographic Museum "Andres Barbero," established in Asuncion, Paraguay, in 1956 to promote the study of the country's ethnography. Site includes links to information about various regions and their ethnic groups; a list of specific indigenous groups; a virtual tour of the museum; a library; email; and related links. In Spanish.

ON PARAGUAY, ON-LINE  (http://www.onparaguay.com/)
"Your web based resource to the culture of Paraguay." Provided by Lynn Van Houten, editor and publisher of the On Paraguay Newsletter and Marketplace. Site includes a "Marketplace" with products from and about Paraguay and links to a newsletter for families who have adopted children from Paraguay, one for children, contact information, organizations, and recipes. In English

PARAGUAY: MAPA DE SITUACION DE MUJERES EN PARAGUAY  (http://www.eurosur.org/FLACSO/mujeres/paraguay/)
Site provides information about women in Paraguayan society. Includes links several topics affecting the population as a whole with a particular emphasis they have on women including the socio-economic situation in Paraguay, health, demography, legislation impacting women, their participation in the labor market; their involvement in politics; education; and organizations advocating women's rights. In Spanish.

POTTERY MUSEUM: CENTER FOR VISUAL ARTS  (http://www.museodelbarro.org.py/html/Frame2.html)
Site provides information about the Center for Virtual Arts' Pottery Museum. It provides links to information about its history; its urban, indigenous and rural art; and a 360 degree view of the museum. In addition the site provides on-line postcards and wallpaper; and email. In Spanish.

RED-ILAM (INSTITUTO LATINO AMERICANO DE MUSEOS)  (http://www.ilam.org/py/py.html)
Site provided by the Latin American Institute for Museums which provides information about museums throughout Latin American including Paraguay. The site for Paraguay includes links to information about the organizations goals, documentation, how it can help museums, conferences and workshops, membership, an overview, and a country directory. In addition, it offers a directory to museums throughout the country. In Spanish.