Customs, etiquette and culture of Nicaragua in Central America

Nicaragua is located in central Central America and is a country with a presidential republic. Nicaragua is bordered by Honduras to the north, Costa Rica to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the capital of the country. Indo-European people account for 69%, whites account for 17%, blacks account for 9%, and Indians account for 5%. The official language is Spanish, and Sumo, Miskito and English are also spoken on the Atlantic Coast. Most residents are Catholic. Nicaragua still maintain the custom of nature worship, attaching mysterious meanings to various natural phenomena. Every volcano and lake in its territory has a legend. Momotombo Volcano, located on the north bank of Lake Managua, is famous as the "Lighthouse of the Pacific Ocean" when viewed from a distance. Local residents believe that this volcano is the embodiment of their chief Niagalao, blessing the happiness and peace of their descendants. Its festivals have a strong religious color because most of the residents believe in traditional Catholicism. For example,"black Masses" are held in various cities during the "Holy Week"; every year from January 12 to 16, the "Feast of the Lord of Jesquibula" is held in the city of Tepitapa; the Feast of St. Mary is held from November 29 to December 7; August 15 is the Celebration of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, etc. Nicaragua's urban planning and architecture are European, and there are also many high-rise buildings. Managua, the capital, now has 16-story buildings. There are many types of houses in rural areas, most of which are brick houses with colors painted on the outside; some rural houses are huts with a dome made of palm leaves or hay. City residents usually wear a white shirt called "Guayavela", black trousers and black leather shoes, and wear suits on solemn occasions. Farmers often wear shirts without collars. The shirts come in more colors, most of which are bright. Most of the Indian costumes are their own national costumes. The major political and religious rituals in Nicaragua are Western-style and have many similarities with the rituals of European, American and Latin American countries around the world. Taboos in Nicaragua are similar to those in other European and American countries. In recent years, due to the influence of the domestic revolutionary movement, similar taboos have become very weak in people's minds. Tourism etiquette January to April is the peak tourist season here. Many famous volcanoes (Masaya Volcano), lakes (Lake Nicaragua) and other scenic spots and dense forests have become popular places for tourists. When traveling here, a certain amount should be paid to anyone who provides services or assistance. Business etiquette Nicaragua people hate arrogant and arrogant foreigners most. They are neither harsh on anyone nor blindly obedient. Therefore, as merchants, we should negotiate relevant matters with them on an equal footing to win friendship and trust. After negotiating the contract, they can generally perform the contract seriously. To do business here, when selecting customers, you must conduct pre-research, including credit rating, business scope, etc. Catering etiquette Local people like to eat corn and are good at it. They also make corn into rice dumplings, corn liqueurs, etc. They have light tastes and like to eat fried, fried, and grilled food. They do not like sour and garlic flavors. Women have the habit of eating lizard meat to replenish their bodies after giving birth to children. People who are frail and sick also like to drink lizard broth to replenish their qi. The names of Nicaragua people in the etiquette of meeting often consist of three or four paragraphs. The first or two paragraphs are the first name, and the last two paragraphs are the father's surname and mother's surname respectively. Oral addresses can be called only the father's surname, or the first paragraph's name is added to the father's surname. Women generally follow the husband's surname. When meeting, they usually shake hands, and those who are close will hug each other and pat each other on the back. Women often hug each other gently and kiss each other on the face. At small banquets, the host is always happy to introduce the guests to each other. Guests present, while giving each other brief greetings. Clothing etiquette, Nicaragua has high temperatures and abundant rainfall throughout the year, so straw hats and other sunshades and colorful umbrellas have become common items for people all year round. Indigenous girls here like to tie two small flower balls on their temples to show that they are not married yet. Manners and etiquette The local people are naturally docile and cheerful. Under normal circumstances, they walk steadily and look natural. On festive festivals, people like to join hands and indulge in singing and dancing. They respect the elderly and their parents very much. When elders lecture, younger generations are always respectful and listen attentively. They are disgusted with people who hold their hands behind their backs and talk to others with their heads raised. The wedding ceremony is the "Corn Festival" for local farmers every year from September 26 to 28. During the festival, thousands of farmers gather to display more than 100 corn foods and select corn production experts and the best corn hymn popular among farmers. The most interesting thing is the selection of the Corn Queen. Every year, 24 corn queen candidates are selected from tens of thousands of young and beautiful farm girls across the country to participate in the competition. Most weddings for local people are held in churches, but there are also people who live together without holding any ceremony. Black Mass is held in various cities in January every year to commemorate the Lord and ancestors.