Leon, Nicaragua

Leon is the most liberal city in Nicaragua. The city itself is full of colonial churches and brightly colored buildings. There are also many political murals on buildings. During this time of year the children of Leon wear costumes to make a political statement about the European oppression of the indigenous people. One child will wear a costume that represents a European woman. She is tall (about 9 or 10 feet, the child looks through a screen at her stomach) and elegantly dressed. Another child wears a large, dopy looking head as a costume to represent the indigenous person. In comparison, the woman towers over the other child who fallows behind her. I must say, the statement comes off loud and clear.