Intercultural practices between Miskitos and inhabitants of Teotecacinte: cultural and coexistence dynamics in the Nicaraguan border

Prácticas interculturales entre misquitos y habitantes de Teotecacinte: dinámicas culturales y de convivencia en la frontera nicaragüense

Abstract

A study was carried out with the purpose of analyzing intercultural practices between inhabitants of Miskito origin from the Autonomous Region of the Northern Caribbean and inhabitants of the community of Teotecacinte, La Esperanza neighborhood, in Jalapa, Nueva Segovia. The research was developed with a qualitative approach, interpretative paradigm and descriptive level, being of cross-sectional and prospective type. A total of 178 people participated, randomly divided into two groups: Miskitos and local inhabitants, to observe their coexistence. The inductive method was employed, using interviews and observation guides as instruments. The results show that both populations have shared significant experiences, allowing the acquisition of mutual knowledge about their cultures, which favors interaction and understanding in their daily lives. Based on the findings, a strategy was proposed to strengthen social cohesion and improve community coexistence. This experience has been enriching and transforming, showing the possibility of establishing an intercultural dialogue based on respect, empathy, and appreciation of cultural diversity.

KEYWORDS: Interculturality; Social coexistence; Ethnic groups; Culture; Rural community.