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.

List of contents

Series Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chronology
1 Context
2 Religion and Religious Celebrations
3 Social Customs
4 Nicaraguan Folklore & Legends
5 Literature
6 Media
7 Cinema and Photography
8 Performing Arts
9 Visual Arts
10 Architecture and Housing
Appendix: Calendar of Important Religious Festivals
Bibliography
Index

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.

Product details

• Authors: Esthela Calderon, Calderon Esthela, Steven F. White, White Steven F.
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9780313339943
• ISBN: 978-0-313-33994-3
• Series: Cultures and Customs of the World
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Sociology, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Sociology: customs & traditions, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions, Nicaragua, Cultural studies: customs and traditions, Geography and World Cultures: Countries and Regions