| All year round there are some wonderful cultural | | | | barrio in early evening after which a traditional |
| events in Nicaragua. In my opinion, once of the | | | | drink made from maiz called chichi and sweets |
| most important perks that comes with buying | | | | are distributed to the neighbors. Later in the |
| real estate in Nicaragua is the opportunity to | | | | evening, the procession of the Virgin returns to |
| become exposed to the rich cultural heritage of | | | | the Church. |
| Nicaragua. There seem to be cultural celebrations | | | | On December 7th, La Griteria is celebrated. |
| in Nicaragua every month. Many are dance related | | | | December 7th is the day before Dia de la Virgin |
| while many are more related to horses. | | | | Maria. La Griteria literally means "the outcry". |
| Christmas time has a number of wonderful and | | | | "What causes so much joy?" is chanted by people |
| unique celebrations specific to Nicaragua and these | | | | walking from home to home in the streets of |
| celebrations offer a wonderful glimpse into this | | | | their neighborhoods. People inside their homes |
| rich and wonderfully warm and welcoming cultural | | | | shout out "The Conception of Mary" in reply. On |
| heritage. These festivities around Christmas start | | | | each and every December 7th, a loud, happy, |
| on November 28th and run until January 2nd. | | | | joyful and at times boisterous "crying out" for the |
| The Christmas time festivities begin on November | | | | Virgin can be heard at all hours of the day in cities |
| 28th when the Virgin's statute is taken from the | | | | and villages all over Nicaragua. Although it |
| church so that she may visit the different | | | | originated in the colonial city of Leon, the |
| communities served by the church. La purism is | | | | celebration of La Griteria has spread to Masaya, |
| the most widespread of all Nicaraguan | | | | Jinotega, Managua, San Juan del Sur and Granada |
| celebrations. From November 29th until December | | | | and eventually spread across all the cities and |
| 13th, the Virgin is carried into different barrios by | | | | villages of Nicaragua. No matter where you might |
| groups of neighbors. The joyful procession is | | | | decide to purchase real estate in Nicaragua you |
| accompanied by music, singing, a horn and drum | | | | will be exposed to the joyful celebration of La |
| band and a remarkable number of very loud | | | | Griteria. |
| firecrackers. During this period families decorate a | | | | Nicaragua is really a wonderful place to retire. If |
| portion of their homes or the sidewalk outside of | | | | are attracted to sun and sand but also enjoy the |
| their homes in tribute to various themes related | | | | enriching experience of exploring new and exciting |
| to the Virgin Mary. | | | | cultures then a retirement in Nicaragua might |
| During this period of Purisma, a church mass is | | | | appeal to you. There are currently some |
| celebrated early every morning. These masses | | | | wonderful opportunities to own real estate in |
| are the starting point for the days procession to | | | | Nicaragua. |
| a new neighborhood. A rosary is read at the | | | | |