Culture and Customs of Nicaragua

Throughout its history Nicaragua has been plagued by corruption, social and racial inequality, civil unrest, and foreign interference. Yet despite being the second poorest nation in South America, Nicaragua maintains a rich and vibrant culture that reflects its strong Catholic devotion, diverse indigenous roots, and overwhelming zest for life. Culture and Customs of Nicaragua introduces students and general readers to Nicaragua's unique blend of religious and traditional holidays, so numerous that the country is said to be in a constant state of celebration; its growing film industry; its many styles of dance, the popular street theatre open to all bystanders; important contributions to Spanish literature, local cuisines, architecture, social norms, and more. Readers learn what it is like to live in one of Latin America's most disillusioned countries but also discover the passionate culture that defines and sustains the Nicaraguan people.

Author: Esthela Calderon, Steven F. White
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 01/01/2008
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.48w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780313339943

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2008 pg. 98

About the Author

STEVEN F. WHITE is Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures at St. Lawrence University.

ESTHELA CALDERON is the Secretary General of the National Association of Women Writers in Nicaragua.