c ultural scrapbook – n icaragua - by: gisela lopez
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CULTURAL SCRAPBOOK –NICARAGUA-By: Gisela Lopez
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POPULATION
There are about 6 million people living in Nicaragua according to the 2010 census
Nearly 1/3 of Nicaragua's population lives in Managua
Nicaragua is growing approximately 1.784% every year
State Capitol Building
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POPULATION (CONT.)
There are about 23 births for every 1,000 people in Nicaragua
Death rate is about 4 people for every 1,000
Life expectancy for males 69 and for females 74
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ETHNIC MAKEUP
69% of all Nicaraguan’s are Mestizos, a mix between Amerindian and White
17% are White 9% are Black 5% are Amerindian
Amerindian
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LANGUAGE
Nicaragua’s official language is Spanish
98% of all Nicaraguan’s speak Spanish
2% speak Miskito On the Atlantic
coast English and indigenous languages like Miskito are spoken
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LANGUAGE (CONT.)
Bible in English Bible in Miskito
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RELIGION
About 60% of Nicaraguan’s belong to the Roman Catholic Church
22% are Evangelical 2% are Moravian 1% are Jehovah's
Witness 2% belong to other
religions About 16% do not
belong to any religion Magua’s old cathedral
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RELIGION (CONT.)
Evangelical church
Moravian church
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GREETINGS AND GESTURES
Nicaraguan’s are very friendly and welcoming
The most common way to greet a person is with a hand shake
Women often kiss on one or both cheeks while embracing
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GREETINGS AND GESTURES (CONT.)
A common phrase when greeting someone is, hola (hi), this is especially true for teenagers
It is customary to greet everyone in the room individually
When speaking with someone they might stand closer to you, also eye contact is very important
Eye Contact
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RITES OF PASSAGE
A baptism ceremony for a newly born is very important, god parents that are chosen at that time are expected to concern themselves with the welfare of the child and aid them in times of hardship
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RITES OF PASSAGE (CONT.)
A child receiving first communion, usually at the age of nine, receives many gifts
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RITES OF PASSAGE (CONT.)
A girl’s 15th birthday is a time for a special celebration, it is like saying that she has com of age, among the middle and upper classes, dating does not begin until later
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HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day-January 1st
Air Force Day-February 1st (In honor of the men in the nation’s air force)
Holy Thursday Holy Friday
New Year’s
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HOLIDAYS (CONT.)
Easter Labor Day-May 1st Army Day-May 27th
Revolution Day-July 19th (Anniversary of the day the National Liberation Army declared victory over the Somoze dictatorship) Revolution Day
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HOLIDAYS (CONT.) Fiesta Day-August 1st
(Honors their patron, Saint Domingo)
San Jacinto Day-September 14th (Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto in 1856)
Independence Day-September 15th (Commemorates the declaration of independence of Central America in 1821)
Battle of San Jacinto
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FOOD
Famous plates; Gallo pinto, Nacatamal, Vigorón, Indio Viejo, Quesillo, Sopa de Mondongo
Gallo Pinto
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DRINKS
Favorite drinks are; Arroz-con-Piña, Chicha-de Maíz
Arroz-con-Piña
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DESSERTS
Favorite desserts are; Tres Leches, Cajeta de Coco, Rosquillas
Tres Leches
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CLOTHING
Women typically wear simple cotton dresses
Men wear work shirts, jeans, sneakers or sandals, and straw hats
Cotton Dress
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CLOTHING (CONT.)
Businessmen often wear sports shirts of leave off their jackets in hot weather, instead they wear the guayabera (a long cotton shirt)
Guayabera
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
In Nicaragua the most popular sport is baseball
Other popular sports are boxing, basketball, volleyball, and water sports
Festivals are an important aspect of public life
Baseball
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SPORTS AND RECREATION (CONT.)
Events included in a festival are; cockfighting, bull riding, and bull baiting
Going to theaters and dancing in clubs are also popular
Youth clubs for socializing is also another thing that is becoming more popular
Bull Riding
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ARTS
Earthenware (clay pottery)
Hammocks Baskets Mats Embroidery Leatherwork Coral jewelry Carved and painted
gourds and dolls
Coral Jewelry
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ARTS (CONT.)
Painted Gourd
Earthenware
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