Travel notes of Asuncion

The car passed a large statue in the street: a great mother with a gun in her right hand and a child on the battlefield in her left. To commemorate the 10-year-long Chagu War in Bolivia, which began in 1929, and almost all the men in Paraguay were lost. Fortunately, the woman was unyielding and finally defeated the powerful enemy, so she left a three-dimensional wonder of serving the country for the mother and son!

In the brightly lit night, in the hotel on the Paraguay River, the stage in the atrium is gorgeous and the surrounding furnishings are dazzling. After enjoying a sumptuous barbecue steak dinner, dancers in gorgeous costumes tried their best to stack glass bottles on their heads, which won warm applause from the guests. Especially in the Latin dance of the finale, the dancer's lips and almond eyes constantly reveal their charm in the jumping of notes, which makes the "dance masters" under the stage jump, twist and rotate happily with the beat, and the quiet night is also filled with joy.

When Asunció n woke up in the clear breeze and golden morning light, the changing clouds and patterns in the sky reflected the calm lake surface, as if creating a mirage. Suddenly, with the sound of "Woo", the early sailing steamboat broke through the silence, attracting some gull shadows and gradually disappearing into the wide river, leaving only two backward whirlwinds winding slowly to both sides.

The warm morning sun shines on the crystal dew, like bright and shining notes, scattered among the red flowers and green leaves, and gently jumps in my heart. Taking advantage of the fresh air in the morning, we walked into the Heroes Square, where the flowers and trees were neatly trimmed. The white dome of the Martyrs Hall sets off the blue sky more cleanly. After paying tribute to the guards in front of the column, we stepped into the solemn dome, where the tombs of Carlos, the first president who was praised as the hero of the founding of the country, and Francisco, the second president who inherited his father's footsteps, were placed for people to remember and worship. What I am most familiar with is the inscription of "The Millennium of Heroes" written by General Lai. In a whole row of Latin characters, it is particularly conspicuous and cordial to see printed China's calligraphy alone.

Walking out of Hero Square, there is a bustling shopping street. There are Indian women in traditional clothes on the sidewalk, and they are selling some folk decorations. Whether there are customers or not, there is always a simple and heavy expression on their faces. Beside the pillars of the promenade, there are men with lanterns, trousers and wide-brimmed hats retailing daily necessities. It is said that they come from the relatively closed Qiagu grassland in the north. In order to make a living, they are relatively silent and rarely smile on their weather-beaten faces.

Walking on Independence Avenue, there are many classical and new buildings on both sides, and business activities are also very enthusiastic. It reaches the Constitution Square by the river, where huge colonial buildings stand. Now, as the parliament building, there are only many petition teams, either holding slogans or shouting slogans, and the atmosphere is very warm. It is very free to "March" and "strike" here. As long as necessary, civil servants can March and strike, and they can take to the streets. It is true that it is normal in democratic countries for entrepreneurs, employees and civil servants to launch strike movements in the hope of safeguarding their rights and interests, but it may not be beneficial to economic growth and improvement of life in the long run if it is spread unchecked.

Passing through the cathedral in the north of the square, there is a white mansion on the bank of Paraguay, and a huge national flag is flying in the air. That is the seat of the presidential palace. There are flower clocks in the vestibule, and the flowers and trees are neatly trimmed. It is said that there are many exquisite decorations imported from Paris in the mansion, but unfortunately there are not. However, a warship donated by China to Pakistan is close to the river port and faithfully plays the role of guardian.

In the urban area of Asunció n, there are many beautiful parks, which are good places for citizens to take a leisurely walk. Among them, Trinidad Park is the largest, with not only zoos, botanical gardens, but also history museums. The rare South American birds and animals kept in the zoo are worth appreciating slowly. The botanical garden is also full of exotic flowers and plants, and the green trees are a paradise for barbers; The museum is the former residence of the late President Francisco, who devoted himself to the prosperity and expansion of the country, but the five-year war with Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina since 1866 finally shattered the dream of hegemony. Now stay in the museum and record the historical sites of that year, which is enough for future generations to learn from.

Visiting the Chinese School in China, Paraguay, and entering the school gate under the leadership of President Wu, it was refreshing to see the towering buildings and wide playground. Afterwards, I enjoyed the national dance with melody practice in the auditorium, the ball games with two teams gearing up on the playground, the students' reading in the classroom, especially the China school motto on the wall of the building, which made people feel cordial and practical. Think about how many hard-working foreigners have come all the way to the other side of the world to make a living and entrust their children to a bridge school to learn their mother tongue. They should rest assured! In fact, on weekends and holidays, it is also open to overseas Chinese. As a place for gathering, friendship and sports, it can not only help each other in their careers, but also comfort their homesickness.