GRANADA, Nicaragua — The painting "Fiestas Patronales de Boaco, 1981" by Mario Marin is on display at the Centro Cultural Convento San Francisco. This vibrant artwork depicts the patron saint festivities of Boaco, showcasing Nicaragua's rich cultural traditions within the museum's diverse collection housed in a restored colonial-era convent near Parque Central.
Photograph by David Coleman. "Fiestas Patronales de Boaco, 1981" by Mario Marin, exhibited at the Centro Cultural Convento San Francisco in Granada, Nicaragua, vividly captures the essence of traditional Nicaraguan celebrations. Created in 1981, this painting portrays the vibrant patron saint festivities of Boaco, a city known for its rich cultural heritage and colorful traditions. The artwork is part of the diverse collection housed in this former Franciscan convent, now a museum dedicated to regional history. Located near Parque Central, the Centro Cultural offers a comprehensive view of Nicaragua's past, from pre-Columbian artifacts to contemporary art. Marin's painting represents an important aspect of Nicaraguan cultural identity, showcasing the lively folk traditions that persist throughout the country.
Size: 6706px × 4476px
Location: Centro Cultural Convento San Francisco, Granada, Granada Department, Nicaragua
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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