Celebrate Unique Holiday Culture in Nicaragua
Although almost any time is a suitable time to visit the country of Nicaragua, for an extra-special touch, try to be there during one of the many holidays in the country. The cultural take on these festivities by the locals is different than you've come across elsewhere, and can be a lot of fun if you slow down and revel in your time there. Even traditional U.S. holidays like New Year's and Easter take on a unique flair in Nicaragua. Here are some of the events you may wish to see.
As previously mentioned, New Year's festivities and the religious ceremonies around the Easter season are delightful. In either case, joining in the festivities can give you a real flavor for how others celebrate these events, and it can be both revealing and entertaining. Since most U.S. businesses observe these holidays too, getting the time to fly down and jump in shouldn't be an issue.
Summer is when the festivities unique to the country begin, with July being an especially active month. On the 19th, Nicaraguans celebrate Liberation Day, with all the fervor and elation you would expect from any other similar national holiday. On the 25th, Fiesta de Santiago begins. This festival is only held in three cities - Managua, Boaco, and Somoto. However, the next day is the Fiesta de Santa Ana, and four different cities participate in this festival. Between the two events, it should be a simple matter to join in on at least one of the festivals.
September brings the Battle of San Jacinto celebration. It is a national holiday. The next day, the 15th, is Independence Day, and is an enormous celebration for the people of this country. If you are in Granada in October, the entire month is devoted to the celebration of Mes del Rosario. And in Masaya in October, the Festividades de San Jeronimo is celebrated on each Sunday during the month.
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