NICARAGUA AND BOLIVIA

Nicaragua
Capitol: Managua

Nicaragua is officially known as the Republic of Nicaragua. The largest country in Central America. It is between Honduras and Costa Rica.

BREIF HISTORY OF INDEPENDENCE: NICARAGUA

HISTORY FACTS

• Spanish Empire conquered the region in 16th century
• Achieved its independence in 1821
• Nicaragua went under dictatorship and political unrest
• This led to the Nicaragua revolution in 1960-1970
• In 2006 Nicaragua's congress approved a free trade deal with U.S.

Since 2006 abortion is illegal in Nicaragua. This is one of the results from the democratic rule of Daniel Ortega. The Nicaragua congress has ruled that Daniel Ortega can now run for 3rd term as President because he has done such a great job reforming Nicaragua.

NICARAGUA

Saint Dominic: Every August, in the first ten days,people travel to Nicaragua to celebrate in parades, and festivities for Saint Domingo.

NICARAGUA INDEPENDENCE DAY

Nicaragua's Independence Day "Fiestas Patrias"
September 1st- 15th
Celebrated with an act of inauguration, parades, festivities, and schools participate with marching bands. On September 11th a burning torch is passed from Guatemala to Costa Rica on foot to symbolize good education. The torch is carried by the best students.

NICARAGUA VS. UNITED STATES

Christmas in Nicaragua.
In Nicaragua they start celebrating on December 16th, and they celebrate Mary and Joseph's travel to Nazareth and troubles finding a place to stay. Christmas dinner is only for adults, and there is much singing and dancing. Presents are given out on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Holy Week in Nicaragua. Every Friday in the seasons of lent they celebrate the stations of the cross. They carry a statue of Jesus while singing canticle. They imitate the fourteen stations of the cross. Holy Thursday and Good Friday are taken seriously. Holy Week is a time for most Nicaraguans to take a break and some time off.

May Pole Dance in Nicaragua. May pole dance was originally started in Sweden and spread to European countries. The official name in Nicaragua is palo de Mayo. Young children and adults dance around a pole with bongo drums, washboards, and a jaw bone of a donkey. They were traditional clothes and it is a time of much celebration.

New Year celebrations in Nicaragua. Almost every citizen of Nicaragua celebrates New Years Eve at the beach. There are concerts, and fireworks, and many parties held by people.

Battle of San Jacinto. It is a holiday remembering the battle of San Jacinto. There are many festivities, parties, and small gifts that are given out.

Liberation Day. This day marks the day dictatorship in Nicaragua was defeated. They celebrate on July 19th every year.

Indigenous Resistance Day. They celebrate this on the 12th of October. It is a celebration of when Columbus came to Nicaragua. There are beach parties, and a lot of small parties.

There are major differences between Nicaragua and the U.S. We have different country specific holidays, but we do celebrate a lot of their global holidays. They have a lot of parties on their beaches, and in the U.S. that's pretty hard to do. The people in Nicaragua and the U.S. Both like celebrating with small get parties, presents, and music and laughter.

BOLIVIA

Bolivia is popular for death road which is a narrow road carved inside a mountain.

HISTORY

1533 it became a Spanish settlement. The Bolivian silver mines produced most of the Spanish Empire's wealth.

Bolivia's History of Independence

STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE

• The war of independence began in 1809
• The war was fought between Bolivian's and the Spanish
• The Bolivian's won after 16 years of brutal fighting
• During the war there were several revolutions
• The most popular revolutions were Chuquisaca, and La Paz

BOLIVIA'S INDEPENDENCE

• Bolivia overcame the Spanish in 1825.
• The first leader was named Antonia José de Sucre Alcalá
• During World War II they repaired relations with U.S.
• Today we have strong allies with Bolivia
• Todays president is Evo Morales who leads the Bolivian Democrcy

Patron Saints of Bolivia. Francis Solano, and Mary.

The feast of Saint Francis Solano is celebrated on July 14th. There are special masses, and they give glory and praise to God.

INDEPENDENCE DAY IN BOLIVIA

Bolivians celebrate their Independence Day with parades, an early mass called the Tedeum, small processions that honor statues, and festivities.

They celebrate their Independence Day with parades and small processions that we do to. We do not have a special mass like they do.

New Year's Day in Bolivia. They celebrate by buying different colors of underwear. They also believe in several rituals if you want to get married, or if you want to travel, or have peace and prosperity.

Christmas in Bolivia. On Christmas Eve the children receive gifts, as well as on Christmas Day. Most families will set up a nativity scene, and they get together to have feasts. Picana is the traditional soup that is eaten on Christmas. They attend Catholic Mass regularly too. Usually, employers give employees large gift baskets.

Easter in Bolivia. They celebrate Holy Week as a part of Easter. It is a time of mourning and sadness, but Easter is filled with life. They have special services, and a Paschal candle is carried through the main door. All businesses are closed thought Good Friday and Easter. It is not a tradition to give Easter Baskets.

Labor Day in Bolivia. Celebrated on May 1st. They celebrate works and labors by taking the day off.

Day of the Sea in Bolivia. This is a country specific holiday, and it is celebrated on March 23rd. It is in remembrance of the loss of Litoral which is a deserted region. Bolivia lost this in the War of the pacific. They celebrate this by solemn acts throughout the country. A floral offering is made by the Pesident.

Children's Day in Bolivia. In Boivia the day "Dia del Niño" is set aside for children. Children celebrate in the years they've been educated. Their schools are very festive, and they hang murals and artwork everywhere.

Feast of Candelaria. This day includes music, dancing, and feasting. It's a giant celebration that signifies good health and living. It is celebrated on February 2nd.

The Three Wise Men Day in Bolivia. "Dia de los Reyes" January 6th friends and families plan numerous parties including clowns and music. The government delivers toys donated by people. There is public service work done, especially at hospitals.

Both Bolivia and Nicaragua are very interesting, and they have major differences to each other and the U.S. But they are also similar.

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