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Cultural Benefits of Buying Real Estate in Nicaragua

All year round there are some wonderful cultural events in Nicaragua. 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. There seem to be cultural celebrations in Nicaragua every month. Many are dance related while many are more related to horses.

The months around Christmas have a number of colourful celebrations and offer a wonderful glimpse into this rich and wonderfully warm and welcoming cultural heritage. The celebrations of December most often reflect Nicaragua’s deep Catholic heritage,

‘La Pursima’ is celebrated in primarily in the month of December and is likely the most widespread of all Nicaraguan celebrations. The festivities begin on November 28th when the Virgins image (statue or picture) is taken from the church so that she may visit the different communities in town served by the church. From November 29th until December 13th, the Virgin is carried into different communities by groups of people or on the beds of pick-up trucks. The procession is accompanied by singing, decorations, a small marching band and plenty of bombas (firecrackers). During this same period many families decorate alters in their homes and different neighborhoods decorate parade floats in tribute to various themes related to the Virgin Mary.

The daily masses provide the beginning of each day’s journey to a new barrio. A rosary is read at the barrio in the late afternoon. After the rosary is read a traditional sweet drink made out of maiz and sweets are distributed to the children. Once the sweets are consumed, the Virgin makes the journey back to the Church.

On December 7th, La Griteria is celebrated. December 7th is the day before Dia de la Virgin Maria. La Griteria literally means “the outcry”. “What causes so much joy?” is chanted by people walking from home to home in the streets of their neighborhoods. People inside their homes shout out “The Conception of Mary” in reply. On each and every December 7th, a loud, happy, joyful and at times boisterous “crying out” for the Virgin can be heard at all hours of the day in cities and villages all over Nicaragua. Although it originated in the colonial city of Leon, the celebration of La Griteria has spread to Masaya, Jinotega, Managua, San Juan del Sur and Granada and eventually spread across all the cities and villages of Nicaragua. No matter where you might decide to purchase real estate in Nicaragua you will be exposed to the joyful celebration of La Griteria.

Nicaragua is a great place to retire. It’s beautiful landscape and low cost of living are two reasons to consider it as a retirement destination. However, if are attracted to a sunny warm climate but also enjoy the enriching experience of exploring new and exciting cultures then a retirement in Nicaragua might be perfect for you. There are currently some compelling and attractive opportunities to own real estate in Nicaragua.

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