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Fireworks Month in Nicaragua starts with La Purísima
Yes, December is Fireworks Month in Nicaragua. It all starts at the end of November with La Purísima which goes well into late December,...
Day of the Dead – Long W/E for Nicaragua’s Public Employees
This coming weekend, all “Public Employees” will have a four day long "Day of the Dead" weekend (Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday).
State (public) employees...
A National Hero of Nicaragua – Gaspar García Laviana
This Sunday the 11th of December, various communities in Nicaragua will be remembering the life of a National Hero of Nicaragua; Gaspar García Laviana;...
Nicaraguan Cities – Some Historical and Modern Names
What’s in a Name? Juliet asks in Romeo and Juliet. Here are a few Nicaraguan cities with some interesting information about the names associated...
National Symbols of Nicaragua – September is Heritage Month
September is Heritage Month (Mes de la Herencia) with many celebrations involving proud Nicaraguans and its a good time to learn something about the...
Burning the Old Year
Dec 17, 2020 - A Nicaraguan tradition most popular with locals and foreigners alike is making a mannequin to represent burning...
Arbor Day in Nicaragua – Friday June 25th
Arbor Day in Nicaragua is always celebrated on the last Friday of June. This year, 2021 it’s on Friday June 25th.
There are two historical...
Independence Day Celebrations create a Long Weekend
This coming weekend, the 14th and 15th of September 2024, is a long weekend for the Independence Day Celebrations.
Both the 14th (Battle of San...
Day of the Revolution – 19th of July Statutory Holiday &...
Rosario Murillo, Vice President of Nicaragua has today confirmed that next Tuesday the 19th of July 2022 will be a Statutory Holiday for ALL...
“La Gritería” in Nicaragua, a popular “Pura Nica” Celebration
"La Gritería" in Nicaragua is part of of the Novena, a nine day devotion leading up to the celebration of the Virgin Mary on...
