1. Nicaragua - Culture Nicaragua a brief guide to culture and holidays. Nicaragua has rich cultural traditions that date back to pre-columbian times, a mixture of indigenous, http://www.inside-nicaragua.com/nicaragua_culture.html

Nicaragua - a brief guide to culture and holidays Nicaragua has rich cultural traditions that date back to pre-columbian times, a mixture of indigenous, mayan, african, and european inhabitants has added to the incredible cultural diversity of this small country. An elite, “professional” class was described in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by the literary works of Rubén Darío, known as the “prince of Spanish-American poetry.” The folk traditions were expressed in beautiful arts and crafts, popular religious ceremonies, and country music (corridos). Nicaraguan culture is largely a mixture of Hispanic and Native American elements, with regional variations. Many folk dances are drawn from both traditions. The most notable are those of Masaya, including Las Inditas and Toro Guaco, a dance in which represents Spanish conquistadors and Native Americans satirizing each other’s cultures. There are many local festivals, including the celebration of the feast of Santo Domingo in Managua during the first ten days of August. This combines popular celebrations with a religious pilgrimage. Music is a vital part of such events, which includes the playing of marimbas, guitars, traditional flutes (zuls), and maracas. Along the Caribbean coast there is greater African influence on music and dance.

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Home Study Abroad Nicaragua Education is free for all Nicaraguans. Elementary education is free and compulsory, and communities located on the Atlantic Coast have access to education in their native language. Higher education has financial, organic and administrative autonomy, according to the law. Also, freedom of subjects is recognized. Nicaraguan culture can further be defined in several distinct strands. The west of the country was colonized by Spain and its people are mostly Mestizos and European in composition; Spanish is invariably their first language. The eastern half of the country, on the other hand, was once a British protectorate. English is still predominant in this region and spoken domestically along with Spanish which is formally taught in schools. Its culture is somewhat similar to Caribbean nations, although recent immigration by mestizos has largely influenced younger generations and an increasing number of people are either bilingual at home or speak Spanish only. There is a large population of people of mixed African descent, as well as a smaller Garifuna population. Due to the African influence, in the East Coast, there is a different kind of music. One of the most popular dance music is El Palo de Mayo, or The May Pole, which is celebrated during the May Pole Festival, in May. The music is sensual with intense rhythms. Of the cultures that were present before European colonization, the Nahuatl-speaking peoples who populated the west of the country have essentially been assimilated into the latino culture. In the east, however, several indigenous groups have maintained a distinct identity. The Sumos and Ramas people still use their original languages.

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