September 15
Nicaragua shares its Independence Day with four other Central American countries - Costa
Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras - all of which declared their independence
from Spain on September 15, 1821. There is a parade in the capital city of Managua, and
the president and other public officials give speeches. Nicaraguans also celebrate
Independence Day by attending cockfights and bullfights. But unlike bullfights in other
countries, the Nicaraguan matador does not kill the bull. Instead, he tries to mount it and
ride it rodeo-style.
Full story:
https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Nicaragua+Independence+Day
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