Nicaragua Independence Day 2022

Google Dooles 15.09.2022 11:15  Date: September 15, 2022 Today’s Doodle celebrates Nicaragua National Day, which marks the signing of the Act of Independence. On this day in 1821, the country, along with several other Central American nations, gained independence from Spanish rule. As a collective, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras begin the celebrations with a torch ceremony. The ‘flame of independence’ is lit in Guatemala and carried across all five countries in a relay marathon. In Nicaragua, local students carry the torch by foot to Costa Rica as a reminder of the journey made in 1821 when news of Central American freedom was spread. As pictured in today’s Doodle, many Nicaraguans get in the holiday spirit by decorating streets, markets, houses and cars with the national flag. Unlike other Central American countries, Nicaraguan school marching bands come together to compete for the title of the best musical group in the country. This festival also hosts performances like folk dances, poems and songs. Happy National Day, Nicaragua! Location: Tags: