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Nicaraguan Culture

Culture | Crafts | Trades

Due to the blending of different cultures that took place in Nicaragua resulted in the birth of a creative, varied, happy, and humorous culture.

Even if in a vast part of Nicaragua you will find Spanish influences, there are parts that have British influences, but also parts of Nicaragua that have remained faithful to their own culture.

Because the western half of the country was colonized by Spain, the people living there were influenced by the Spanish culture, resulting a similar culture to other Spanish-speaking Latin American countries. Spanish is their first language and they practice Catholicism.

On the other hand, the eastern half of the country was a British protectorate. Therefore, in this part of the country you will find some British influences on the Nicaraguan culture. Most people from these regions still speak English as a first language and the Protestant religion is favored over Catholicism.

However, in the eastern half of the country, you will find a small group, which has remained ethnically distinct from the rest of the country. This group managed to maintain many of their tribal customs and languages. Among these are the Sumos and Ramas people.

Art

Almost all of the art in Nicaragua is found in the form of handicrafts and trades. However, the country has little developed the fine arts and graphics side of human expression, choosing instead to continue to create decorative pieces with a practical value.

Today, many of these attractive handicrafts can be found in the form of leatherwork, ceramics and woven garments.

Another important thing you should know about the Nicaraguan art is that there are many native artisans tend to work in clusters where their wares can receive a wide audience and they have a better chance of selling.

One of the most famous artisan markets in Nicaragua is the Masaya Market located in the extreme northern reaches of Nicaragua's mountains. This mountain village has been populated for more than 3000 years and the village itself is quite interesting to see.

The chief craft in Masaya is premium quality hammocks, though there are many other handcrafted goods available for sale here.

While Nicaragua is not generally known for its crafts and art, you can be certain that you will enjoy a wealth of such goods. Many of its goods are exported to other Central American countries because the standards of such goods are excellent.

So whether you are looking for a dress, hammock, some leather goods or some ceramics, make sure that you check out the markets and crafters guilds of Nicaragua. You can be sure that you will find some real treasures made with love and passion.

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