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Culture

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...

National Anthem Anniversary – 16th December

Today, Saturday, December 16, 2023, Nicaragua celebrates the 105th Anniversary of the National Anthem "Salve a Ti Nicaragua” being sung for the very first...

Happy Birthday San Juan del Sur

This October is the 171st birthday of San Juan del Sur and the people will take to the streets to celebrate this special time...

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...

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,...

Holidays and Fireworks, “Tis the Season” in Nicaragua

Nicaragua has two statutory holidays in December; La Purísima and Christmas Day (día de Navidad) as well as New Year’s Day (Año Nuevo) on...

Teachers’ Day in Nicaragua – 29th June (Enmanuel Mongalo)

Teachers’ Day in Nicaragua (Día del Maestro) is on the 29th of June and commemorates the patriotic deed of the Teacher and National Hero...

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...

Día de los Muertos – State Workers Holiday

November the 2nd is All Soul’s Day, also known as “Day of the Dead” (Día de los Muertos or Día de los Difuntos) and...

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...