National Pantheon of the Heroes
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The National Pantheon of the Heroes is a building and landmark of Asunción
, Paraguay
, and a national monument of Paraguay. It is customary in Asuncion that when something historic happens (such as the victory of President Lugo
in the 2008 elections
) people flock with their flags to the street in front of it and celebrate the event.
The ceremonial changing of the guard is held several times a day.
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
, Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
, and a national monument of Paraguay. It is customary in Asuncion that when something historic happens (such as the victory of President Lugo
Fernando Lugo
Fernando Armindo Lugo Méndez is the current President of Paraguay and a former Roman Catholic bishop of the Diocese of San Pedro.-Early life:...
in the 2008 elections
Paraguayan general election, 2008
The 2008 Paraguayan general election was held in Paraguay on April 20, 2008. This includes presidential, legislative, and local elections. The presidential election was won by opposition candidate Fernando Lugo of the Patriotic Alliance for Change, who defeated Blanca Ovelar of the long-ruling...
) people flock with their flags to the street in front of it and celebrate the event.
The ceremonial changing of the guard is held several times a day.