By:Kayte Lawrence

Nicaragua Revolution Day

Why is this Important?

• July 19th 1979 is the Day the Sandinista Soldiers marched into the Capitol and gathered to celebrate the overthrow of the Somoza dictatorship.

• This is the anniversary of the day the National Liberation Army declared dictatorship over the Somoza dictatorship.

• On July 19th he stood at Managua Revolution Square to fight for their county. They didn't want to see the county be ran by someone who would treat the people like guinea pigs.

• Sandino and his army where the one trying to take over

The Celebration

• The largest public event of the Nicaragua year.

• People crowd into and on top of buses in Nicaragua to make their way to the plaza in Managua.

• This day is celebrated like our Independence Day.

• People crowd into and on top of buses in Nicaragua to make their way to the plaza in Managua.

Traditions during holiday

• Parades

• Speeches

• Singing of national anthem

• Marimba and reggae music

• Coca-cola

• Embroidered aprons and sparkly jeans

• The celebration

Celebration held in Managua

• Creo día de revolución en Nicaragua es interesante. Quiero ir a la celebración. Quiero llevar los pantalones se brilla a la festival. El gente de Nicaragua cree día de revolución muy importante. Me gustaría ver las personas de Nicaragua en el desfile. La gente de Nicaragua estarían Feliz a la celebración.