Inspired by this question, Dr. Artemio Bracho decided to propose the creation of a day dedicated to celebrating friendship. He longed for the idea of establishing a singular day in which people could express their appreciation and affection for the friends who hold a special place in their lives. And so began what would later be known as the "World Friendship Crusade", a civil organization of international scope that adopted the motto "For a better and more humane world".
Dr. Bracho's initiative aroused great emotion and enthusiasm among the people of Paraguay. The government, through the Ministry of Education and Culture, became fully involved in the preparations to celebrate International Friendship Day. The news began to spread rapidly throughout Latin America, and eventually reached the ears of the United Nations, arousing interest in other countries.
In the same year, the First Friendship Week took place from July 21 to 27 in Paraguay. Neighboring countries and various nations around the world watched with admiration this celebration and joined the cause. Over time, International Friendship Day became one of the most popular and anticipated events of the year.
Young people, especially, embraced the holiday. They dedicated the whole day to their closest friends, sharing cards, exchanging gifts and participating in fun games such as the popular "Secret Santa".
As this beautiful tradition spread to more countries and cultures, the importance of friendship as an invaluable bond between people was reaffirmed. Every year, International Friendship Day is celebrated around the world with enthusiasm and a shared desire to build a better and more humane world in which the bonds of friendship are celebrated to the fullest.
Thus, thanks to the vision of Dr. Bracho and the initiative of that group of friends in Puerto Pinasco, a beautiful celebration was born that reminds us of the transcendence of friendship in our lives, uniting people from different cultures and places under the warm and comforting embrace of true friendship.