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Nicaragua culture
Nicaragua culture has been shaped by several different groups of people. The western part of the country was colonized by Spain. Thus, it shares much of its culture with other Spanish speaking Latin American nations. For many years the eastern half of Nicaragua was under British control so its culture is more akin to other Caribbean countries that were also British protectorates.
The vast majority of Nicaraguans are mestizo, which means that they are mixture of European and South American ancestors. The Nicaragua culture is indicative of its peoples’ heritage. Spanish is far and away the most widely spoken language in Nicaragua. There are a couple of lesser-known indigenous languages and in the east English is quite popular.
Nicaragua culture is rife with music, religion and folklore. Along with the British influence in the east there is a fairly strong African feel apparent in many traditions. A popular dance music called ‘Palo de Mayo’ is widespread during the Maypole Festival in May. The music is intense and rhythmic with an obvious African influence.
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