British Week 2022 in Paraguay programme
Be a part of the British Week in Paraguay from 1 to 7 December 2022 with the best of British food, sport and culture.
British Week 2022 Paraguay
The British Embassy in Asunción is delighted to announce the #BritishWeekParaguay from Thursday 1 to Wednesday 7 December 2022.
This new edition of British Week will feature impactful events that will allow us to promote British excellence in multiple sectors and raise the profile of the UK in Paraguay.
We share below the calendar of events for the week, with details of the activities that form part of our varied programme.
Programme
Week-long
- Scone Boxes available at Tea Time Bakery
- Recipe books and activities to download in our social networks
- British Menu at La María Cocina y Carbón by Talleyrand
- Exhibition of works by British and English language authors at Books Bookstore
- Exhibition “Printing the Future” of the Museo de Ciencias en Paraguay in collaboration with the Science Museum of London
- Daily raffles and prizes!
Daily schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Registration and Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 1 | 10:00 hrs | Brit Noise. The Podcast. | Online | Open access, free of charge |
| 14:00 - 18:00 hrs | Tea Pastries Workshop | INFORCAP, Asunción | Sign up with INFORCAP at (0983) 350-062; (0981) 807-101; (0986) 237-441 and (021) 613-135 | |
| 17:00 - 18:30 hrs | Panel “Women Transforming Education and Technology” | Altos de Francia building, Asunción | Open access, free of charge; prior sign up required at bit.ly/BW22_Panel | |
| Friday 2 December | 11:00 - 11:30 hrs | Inauguration of the Platform 9 and 3/4 | Books, Shopping del Sol, Asunción | Open access, free of charge |
| 17:00 - 19:00 hrs | Train Station Open House | Central Railway Station, Asunción | Open access, free of charge | |
| 19:00 - 21:00 hrs | After Office with Arsenal Supporters Club Paraguay | Complejo Tavarelli, Asunción | Sign up with the Arsenal Supporters Club Paraguay at (0991) 785-872 | |
| 21:00 hrs | British Night at London Pub | London Pub, Pedro Juan Caballero | Open access, tickets at the door | |
| Saturday 3 December | 09:00 - 11:00 hrs | The Queen’s Green Canopy | Botanical and Zoological Garden, Asunción | Open access, free of charge; prior sign up required at bit.ly/BW22_QGC, limited threes and volunteer kits available |
| 12:00 - 16:00 hrs | World Cup Broadcast | The Hop Craft Beerhouse, Fernando de la Mora | Open access, free of charge | |
| 13:00 - 15:00 hrs | Brit Noise Takeover | Radio program, Rock & Pop FM 95.5 | Open access, free of charge | |
| Sunday, December 4 | 15:00 - 18:00 hrs | World Cup Broadcast | The Hop Craft Beerhouse, Fernando de la Mora | Open access, free of charge |
| Monday 5 December | 10:00 - 11:00 hrs | Virtual meeting with youth delegates of COP27 Egypt 2022 | Online, live streaming | Open access, free of charge. Optional Zoom sign up bit.ly/BW22_COP27 |
| 19:00 - 22:00 hrs | Film Debate Session: Trainspotting | Cinermak, Asunción | Open access, free of charge; prior sign up required at bit.ly/BW22_CineDebate | |
| Tuesday 6 December | 14:00 - 15:00 hrs | Jane Austen House Museum Virtual Tour | Private online exhibition | Open access, free of charge; prior sign up required at bit.ly/BW22_JaneAusten |
| 17:00 - 18:00 hrs | Reading session with Literato and Urbano Café | Shopping del Sol, Asunción | Open access, free of charge | |
| Wednesday 7 December | 10:00 - 11:00 hrs | Virtual presentation on TatakuaLab | Online, live streaming | Open access, free of charge. Optional Zoom sign up at bit.ly/BW22_EncuentroMuCi |
Event details
All-Week long
Scone Boxes with Tea Time
Tea Time Bakery will have a special offer of Scone Boxes, classic British desserts. The dishes will be available to the public as part of a special menu exclusively for British Week.
- Open to all.
- Central House: Pedro Alcántara 985 (Santísima Trinidad, Asunción).
- Monday to Saturday 08:00 - 18:00 hrs, Sunday 11:00 - 17:30 hrs.
British Menu with La María Cocina y Carbón by Talleyrand
An already traditional proposal within the British Week, in its third year as part of the program. The dishes will be available to the public as part of a special menu exclusively for British Week.
- Open to all.
- La María Cocina y Carbón: Palma casi Montevideo (Asunción).
- Monday to Thursday 11:00 – 23:00 Hs., Friday and Saturday 11:00 – 23:59 Hs., Sunday 11:00 – 18:00 Hs.
Exhibition of literature in English
A display of works by British authors and prominent English-language exhibitors at all Books bookstore locations.
- Open to all, free of charge.
- Casa Central: Av. Mcal. López 1923 c/ Brasilia (Asunción), Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Shopping del Sol: Av. Aviadores del Chaco esq. Profesora Delia González, Monday to Saturday 08:00 - 21:00 hrs, Sunday 10:00 - 21:00 hrs.
Printing the future with the Museo de Ciencias (MuCi)
An invitation to visit the exhibit “Printing the Future” within the TatakuaLab Space, a demonstration of 3D prints made in collaboration with the Science Museum of London.
- Open to all, tickets on sale at Passline by muci.org.
- MuCi TatakuaLab: Complejo Textilia (Avda. General Santos 1030, Asunción).
- Tuesday to Friday 15:00 - 21:00 hrs, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 to 20:00 hrs.
THURSDAY 1 DECEMBER
Brit Noise. The Podcast.
Online launch of the sixth and final episode of Brit Noise. The Podcast, with Annabel Pitaud and Ambassador Ramin Navai. In this episode, they discuss the topic “Music and Consciousness”.
Tea Cakes Workshop
A specialised workshop with various recipes for an authentic tea time by INFORCAP. This 100% practical live workshop will cover the preparation and tasting of the food, as well as a cost estimate for its preparation.
- 14:00 - 18:00 hrs.
- Open to all with prior registration and payment of workshop fee.
- Tickets on sale at inforcap.edu.py, (021) 613-135, (0983) 350-062.
- INFORCAP: Eusebio Ayala 3909 esq. Alas Paraguayas (Km. 4.5, Asunción).
Panel “Women transforming education and technology”.
Panel organised by the Chevening Alumni Association, in the framework of the regional project “Transforming Education”. A space to discuss gender equality, access to education and new technologies.
- 17:00 - 18:30 hrs.
- Open to all with prior registration at bit.ly/BW22_Panel, limited spots.
- Live stream via the British Embassy Asunción Facebook page.
FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER
Inauguration of Platform 9 and ¾
A brief meeting and photo opportunity with Ambassador Ramin Navai in front of the new Platform 9 and ¾, the legendary secret entrance to the magical world of Harry Potter, hosted by Books Bookshop Books.
- 11:00 - 11:30 hrs.
- Open to all, free of charge.
- Books Bookshop Books, Shopping del Sol (Av. Aviadores del Chaco esq. Profesora Delia Gonzalez).
Train Station Open House
Mini Paraguay Club exhibition, tours of the Railway Museum with the FEPASA team, and British drinks. The first 50 visitors will have the unique opportunity to sample one of the drinks on the menu.
- 17:00 - 19:00 hrs.
- Open to all, free of charge.
- Estación Central del Ferrocarril (México 145 esq. Eligio Ayala, Asunción).
After-office with Arsenal Supporters Club
A meeting between lovers of the beautiful game, and the legendary Isilton football club that is currently shining in the Premier League. Match and “tercer tiempo” organised by the official Arsenal Supporters Club in Paraguay.
- 19:00 - 21:00 hrs.
- Open to all with prior registration at (0991) 785-872, limited spots.
- Complejo Tavarelli (Avda. Brasilia and Mayor Julio Otaño, Asunción).
British Night at London Pub
A celebration of UK music and aesthetics at London Pub, Paraguay’s quintessential British pub. Live music, imported beer and all the British vibe.
- 21:00 hrs.
- Free access, tickets at the door. Contact (0976) 818-828.
- London Pub: Mcal. López esq. José de Jesús Martínez (Pedro Juan Caballero, Amambay, Paraguay).
SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER
Queen’s Green Canopy, Trees in Memory of the Queen
Reforestation initiative in alliance with A Todo Pulmón, as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy. Initially intended to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee, the initiative will run until March 2023 to honour the memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
- 09:00- 11:00 hrs.
- Open to all with prior registration: bit.ly/BW22_QGC, limited threes and volunteer kits available.
- Zoo and Botanical Garden (Av. Primer Presidente between Av. Artigas and Ruta Transchaco, Asunción).
World Cup matches
We get together to watch the matches of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. British Hobgoblin beer and a good day of football!
- 12:00 - 15:00 hrs.
- Free and open admission (does not include drinks and food on the premises).
- The Hop Craft Beerhouse (10 de Julio c/ Ruta Mcal. Estigarribia, Fernando de la Mora).
Brit Noise Takeover
A Brit Noise programme dedicated to British Week, accompanied by Ambassador Ramin Navai with his personal selections of the great classics of British music.
- 13:00 - 15:00 hrs.
- Brit Noise radio show.
- Rock & Pop, 95.5 FM.
SUNDAY 4 DECEMBER
World Cup Match
Continuing our Saturday World Cup programming, we meet again on Sunday to watch the Qatar 2022 Football World Cup in The Hop’s Beer Patio with beer from Hobgoblin.
- 15:00 - 18:00 hrs.
- Free admission (does not include drinks and food on the premises).
- The Hop Craft Beerhouse (10 de Julio c/ Ruta Mcal. Estigarribia, Fernando de la Mora).
MONDAY 5 DECEMBER
Virtual meeting with young COP27 delegates
A meeting with young people who attended the Climate Summit (COP27) in Egypt as part of the Operation COP2022 initiative. Experiences, challenges, lessons learned and perspectives for the future in the fight against climate change. With the support of the Youth Network for Climate Action in Paraguay.
- 10:00 - 11:00 hrs.
- Virtual event open to all.
- Optional sign up to participate in the Zoom at bit.ly/BW22_COP27.
- Meeting via Zoom to be live streamed on the Facebook page of the British Embassy.
Cinema Debate Session
Screening of the cult film “Trainspotting” with a post-film discussion, hosted by the Paraguayan Film Association and Ambassador Ramin Navai. With the participation of special guests.
- 19:00 - 22:00 hrs.
- Open to all and free of charge with prior registration at the link bit.ly/BW22_CineDebate, limited spaces available.
- Cinemark Cinemas, Paseo La Galería: Avenida Santa Teresa and Aviadores del Chaco (Asunción).
TUESDAY 6 DECEMBER
Virtual Tour of Jane Austen’s House Museum
A virtual tour of the former home of Jane Austen, author of British classics such as Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, Emma and others. Tour organised by the Jane Austen Museum, offered only in English with no interpretation into Spanish.
- 14:00 - 15:00 hrs.
- Open event free of charge with prior registration at bit.ly/BW22_JaneAusten, limited spaces available.
- Meeting via Zoom.
Reading session with Urbano Café y Literato
Reading of a literary selection by Ambassador Ramin Navai, followed by discussion among those present. Coffee options and literary atmosphere in an enjoyable evening.
- 17:00 - 18:30 hrs.
- Open to all and free of charge (does not include food and drinks at the premises).
- Urbano Café y Literato, Shopping del Sol: Papa Juan XXIII 1713 esq. Prof. Gómez Ríos (Asunción).
WEDNESDAY 7 DECEMBER
Virtual presentation about TatakuaLab
Virtual meeting with the team of the Science Museum of Paraguay to learn more about the TatakuaLab space and about the exhibition “Printing the Future”, which was organized with the support of the London Science Museum.
- 10:00 - 11:00 hrs.
- Virtual event open to all.
- Optional sign up to participate in the Zoom at bit.ly/BW22_EncuentroMuCi.
- Meeting via Zoom with live streaming on the British Embassy Facebook page.
For more information about the British Week, contact Karina Rodriguez, Political and Communications Officer at Karina.Rodriguez@fcdo.gov.uk.