Las Fiestas Patronales in Nicaragua are never dull and Las Fiestas Patronales in Diriamba, in honor of San Sebastián, are no exception. According to the city’s own website, the feast of San Sabastián stands above all the celebrations as Nicaragua’s most authentic connection to its people’s indigenous and Spanish roots. The celebrations last several days, from the 17th to the 27th of January. Many of the dances, songs, and costumes are true to the traditions that predate the arrival of the Spanish by hundreds of years. Traditional dances include Toro Huaco, El Güegüense or Macho Raton, Las Inditas, El Gigante, and El Viejo y La Vieja. Both young and old take part in the baile. And sometimes the woman is really a man.
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