Buying Real Estate in Nicaragua Includes a Rich Cultural Experience

Dec 12

Doug J SmithCentral America , , , , , , 1 Comment

In my opinion, once of the most important perks that comes with buying real estate in Nicaragua is the opportunity to become exposed to the rich cultural heritage of Nicaragua. All year round there are some wonderful cultural events. Nicaragua has wonderful street play and poetry festivals and also has numerous rodeos, bull riding contests, and horse related festivals.

Nicaragua is a deeply Catholic country and many of the cultural activities draw from the Catholic faith. The months around Christmas and Easter have a number of colourful celebrations and offer a compelling glimpse into this wonderfully rich and warm cultural heritage.

The Christmas time festivities begin on November 28th when the Virgin’s statute is taken from the church so that she may visit the different communities served by the church. La purism is the most widespread of all Nicaraguan celebrations. From November 29th until December 13th, the Virgin is carried into different barrios by groups of neighbors. The joyful procession is accompanied by music, singing, a horn and drum band and a remarkable number of very loud firecrackers. During this period families decorate a portion of their homes or the sidewalk outside of their homes in tribute to various themes related to the Virgin Mary.

During this period of Purisma, a church mass is celebrated early every morning. These masses are the starting point for the days procession to a new neighborhood. A rosary is read at the barrio in early evening after which a traditional drink made from maiz called chichi and sweets are distributed to the neighbors. Later in the evening, the procession of the Virgin returns to the Church.

On each December 7th, a happy, celebratory and often times energetic “crying out” for the Virgin can be heard all over the villages, towns, and cities of Nicaragua. December 7th is the day before Dia de la Virgin Maria and it is on this day that La Griteria is celebrated. People walk the streets of their neighborhoods crying out “What causes so much joy?” People sitting outside of their homes cry out in reply “The Conception of Mary”. Although this special event originated in the colonial city of Leon, the celebration of La Griteria have spread to Masaya, Jinotepe, San Juan del Sur, and Granada and eventually spread to all of the villages and countryside of Nicaragua. Wherever you might decide to retire and purchase real estate in Nicaragua you will be able to become a part of the celebrations of La Purisma and La Griteria.

If you are attracted to sun and sand but also enjoy the enriching experience of exploring new and exciting cultures then a retirement in Nicaragua might appeal to you. There are currently some wonderful opportunities to own real estate in Nicaragua. Nicaragua is really a wonderful place to explore.

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