Nica attitudes, behaviors, customs, gestures

Hello all, I am interested in going to Nicaragua to shoot a documentary film on the music scene of the country, particularly new music, contemporary, and all form of popular music.

As part of my research I would appreciate any advice/comment (s) in regards to filming down there.

On the 19th it will be 25 years since the overthrow of the string of US-created dictators. The only signs I have seen are some of the houses in Barrio El Rosario have FSLN 25 painted on them. If you

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There is an FM station (99.7MHz) that I listen to sometimes in Estelí. One thing they broadcast are announcements. But, they are not "Sally's dog is lost" announcements. Virtually all are someone is in the hospital or they have died.

Hi, We are a gringo couple currently in Nicaragua and have reached an impasse with our current employers at a certain "eco lodge" in the Eastern part of the country. Would like to stay in Nicaragua, but are open to possibilities in Central or South America or the Carribean. We are a mature, well traveled, educated, responsible, mid thirties couple seeking a caretaking position that includes room and board and a reasonable stipend. Our capabilities include, but are not limited to, cooking, cleaning, maintenance, carpentry, boat operation, fishing, diving, computer skills and much more. Please respond soon to

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Besides being able to communicate in the language, which in Nicaragua and Central America is Spanish, it is very good advice to brush up on the history and culture, all the way back to the times of "Mayan Mythology" some 2000 years ago, and in my personal opinion not to "obsess" too much on events such as the Contra-Sandinista War nor express poltical opinions one way or the other to strangers.