Nicaragua Revolution
Day
By:Kayte Lawrence
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.