Gritería Chiquita in Nicaragua: faith and tradition born from the eruption of the Cerro Negro volcano

On August 14, the streets of León in northwestern Nicaragua filled with traditional chants, prayers, and Marian altars for the annual Gritería Chiquita celebration.

The event commemorates a historical vow made to the Virgin Mary during the eruption of the Cerro Negro volcano, blending local faith and cultural tradition.