Culture of Masaya

The Black Ball

The Black dance is a traditional dance that is danced masayense on Sundays during the festivities in honor of San Jerónimo.

In this particular dance couples are formed-men-expert dancers who dance to the sound of the marimba . That day left to dress pants skirts and brightly colored female costumes that look with a grace and elegance envied by many ladies.

It's customary for dance groups are invited and welcomed into the homes of room where dance performances to show your skills like anfritiones that give them the drinks and dishes of the traditional cuisine of Nicaragua.

The Torovenado

Among the folk acts who were born in this land known for its uniqueness "The Torovenado". Born as a procession by a promise to the city's patron saint, St. Jerome , and soon became a carnival .

The procession, which was still taking the venerated image is a costume parade where only involved men, many of them dressed as women. The union of the Christian with ancient customs have led to this cultural expression that is particularly strong in the Indian community Monimbó occupying the populous district of the same name.

In its most authentic, the indigenous, the Torovenado seems to have an expression of mockery against the Spanish conquistador. As explained by Professor José Bayardo folklorist Ortiz:

Here we are at the Spanish conquistador cross and sword, he felt strong cow herd owner and preñador, impregnates against deer moving, running the male and the female running. The Torovenado is a mythological creature that symbolizes a protest turned