Cultural Benefits of Buying Real Estate in Nicaragua
One of the most exciting benefits that come with buying real estate in Nicaragua is the opportunity to become exposed to and immersed in the rich cultural heritage that Nicaragua has to offer. All year round there are great events to watch or to participate in from wonderful dance exhibitions to poetry readings to bull riding.
Christmas time has a number of wonderful and unique celebrations specific to Nicaragua and these celebrations offer a wonderful glimpse into this rich and wonderfully warm and welcoming cultural heritage. These festivities around Christmas start on November 28th and run until January 2nd.
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.
A church mass is celebrated early every morning during this period of Purisma. These masses are the origin for the day's procession to a new barrio. A rosary is read at the neighborhood in the early evening. After the rosary is read a traditional sweet drink called chichi and sweets are distributed to the neighbors. Once the sweets are distributed and consumed, the procession of the Virgin returns to the Church.
December 7th is the day before Dia de la Virgin Maria and it is on this day that La Griteria is celebrated. La Griteria literally means "the outcry". People walk the streets of their town chanting "What causes so much joy?". People inside the houses shout out in reply "The Conception of Mary". On each December 7th, a happy, joyful and often times loud "crying out" for the Virgin can be heard all over Nicaragua. Although this special event originated in the colonial city of Leon, the celebration of La Griteria have spread to Managua, Masaya, San Juan del Sur, Rivis and Granada and eventually spread across all the communities of Nicaragua. Wherever you might decide to purchase real estate in Nicaragua you will be able to witness the joyful celebration of 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.