How did the harp become so popular in Paraguay?

Question:It is their national instrument, and is very important in their culture. How did it come to play such an important role?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: It is their national instrument, and is very important in their culture. How did it come to play such an important role?

harps were brought from the europeans. Saints taught the indians how to play many instruments, and the people loved them. They made them out of the local trees, and eventually made it Paraguay's national instrument