10.12.2006 - 23.09.2007
The thornbush desert named “El Chaco” was more than any other region of South America influenced by different European settlers. The original inhabitants of the Chaco, the indigenous tribes Chamoco, Toba , Mataco and many others got into serious trouble with “the Whites” because of their way of living as nomads.
This little temporary exhibition in the Wannerhall of the Linden-Museum highlights on the occasion of Women’s World Day of Prayer the important steps of the history of Paraguay and especially of the indigenous tribes of the Chaco. The exhibition starts with the installation of the Jesuit state in the 17th century and the effects on the Indian society of the Guaraní. It shows the development of the Indian riding tribes and delineates the Triple-Alliance-war and the Chaco-war, which left Paraguay as “the country of women” – 70 percent of the male population was killed in the heaviest fights of the newer South-American history. The focus of the exhibition is mainly on the immigration of the Mennonites coming from the Wolga aera from 1929 on. The Stroessner-era and the formation of Indian reservations in the second half of the 20th century close the exhibition.
Entrance fee: €3,-/2,- including permanent exhibition
Please note: During events in the Wannerhall the exhibition is closed. Thank you for your understanding.
gallery of the exhibition
This little temporary exhibition in the Wannerhall of the Linden-Museum highlights on the occasion of Women’s World Day of Prayer the important steps of the history of Paraguay and especially of the indigenous tribes of the Chaco. The exhibition starts with the installation of the Jesuit state in the 17th century and the effects on the Indian society of the Guaraní. It shows the development of the Indian riding tribes and delineates the Triple-Alliance-war and the Chaco-war, which left Paraguay as “the country of women” – 70 percent of the male population was killed in the heaviest fights of the newer South-American history. The focus of the exhibition is mainly on the immigration of the Mennonites coming from the Wolga aera from 1929 on. The Stroessner-era and the formation of Indian reservations in the second half of the 20th century close the exhibition.
Entrance fee: €3,-/2,- including permanent exhibition
Please note: During events in the Wannerhall the exhibition is closed. Thank you for your understanding.
gallery of the exhibition