May - Costa Atlantica
Nicaragua is a very diverse place ethnically. There are Nicaraguans of European descent (mostly Spanish, German, Italian and French), and European an indigenous peoples. Nicaragua's pre-Columbian population consisted the Nicarao people and six other ethnic groups including the Miskitsos, Ramas and Sumos along the Caribbean coast. About 9% of Nicaragua's population is black, or afronicaragüense, and mainly resides in the country's sparsely populated eastern or Atlantic coast.
Among this African, Coastal population English is widely spoken. Due to the African influence, in the East Coast, there is a different kind of music and dance called 'Palo de Mayo', or Maypole, which is celebrated during the Maypole Festival, during the month of May. The music is sensual with intense rhythms. The celebration is derived from the British Maypole for May Day celebration, as adapted and transformed by the Afro-nicaraguans on the Caribbean.
The photos are a snapshot into my trip to the coast ( 16hrs by bus and then speed boat, $20) during this May Pole celebration.
Among this African, Coastal population English is widely spoken. Due to the African influence, in the East Coast, there is a different kind of music and dance called 'Palo de Mayo', or Maypole, which is celebrated during the Maypole Festival, during the month of May. The music is sensual with intense rhythms. The celebration is derived from the British Maypole for May Day celebration, as adapted and transformed by the Afro-nicaraguans on the Caribbean.
The photos are a snapshot into my trip to the coast ( 16hrs by bus and then speed boat, $20) during this May Pole celebration.
posted by Nneka | 6/20/2006 07:39:00 PM
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