At the end of the 19th century, in the midsize town that Managua was at that time, the discovery surrounded by mysticism of a small catholic statuette of Santo Domingo de Guzmán provoked the start and evolution of a massive traditional festivity that is both colorful and full of fervor and happiness, and which ultimately transformed into the Patron Saint Festivities of the capital city.
Thousands of people attend this event which involves dancing, eating, drinking and the marching of musical bands, mainly for traditions that date back to pre-colonial times, or to ask for personal miracles, make promises, or give thanks to the saint.
The capital dwellers have different perceptions about these festivities:
On one hand there is the procession of the saint, which is attended by thousands of people and full of traditional cultural and religious expression and enthusiasm, and on the other hand there are horse and car parades which are also attended by large groups of people with the spirit to entertain and participate in the party atmosphere that is created on the streets.
