The languages spoken in Paraguay are Spanish as well as Guarani. Roman Catholicism, Mennonite and other Protestant groups form the religious affiliations of the country.
The richness of the Paraguayan culture can be found also in the embracing of new technologies. Though, the latest techniques have been adopted, the roots have never been neglected by the Paraguay people. The mixture of the old and new have contributed profusely to the rich production of the arts & crafts of Paraguay.
Paraguayan embroidery, lace making, and music of Paraguay are representations of the cultural fusion. Food is an important part of the cultural ethos of the country. Cottage cheese, cornmeal, milk, butter, eggs and fresh corn kernels are some of the major dishes.
The country has flourished in fields of art and literature; the 1950s and 1960s saw the flowering of a new generation of Paraguayan novelists and poets such as Jose Ricardo Mazo, Roque Vallejos, and Augusto Roa Bastos.
Sports in Paraguay represents one of the most important part of the country's national culture. This interest is shown in a number of sports festivals that the country hosts. Paraguay has responsibly hosted international tournaments for years.
