 |
| Christopher Columbus and the discovery of Nicaragua |
 |
| The signing of the Declaration of Independence |
Nicaranguan Independence Day
The 14th and 15th of September in Nicaragua are filled with "Fiestas Patrias" festive celebrations of Nicaraguan history and independence from Spain 191 years ago.
Living in a small town it was fun to feel closer to the celebrations than in Managua. Colegio Bautista had a festive celebration and school assembly yesterday with a reenactment of the historic battle of San Jacinto and the signing of the equivalent of the Declaration of Independence here.
 | |
| Pre-schooler wearing her Folklore Dress |
 |
| San Jacinto Battle |
Virtually every school in Matagalpa has marching band with drums and Bataan twirlers. Wherever you go in the city you can hear the bands practicing. Here is what I have heard sitting on my front porch for the last month. The little microphone on my camera doesn't do it justice but you get the idea.
No comments:
Post a Comment