1 / 5   In Diriamba, Carazo Province, Nicaragua, thousands of Nicaraguan Catholics participated in the traditional parade “Tope de los Santos” to celebrate the feast of San Sebastian on Jan.19, 2018. /VCG Photo

2 / 5   A performer adjusts his mask before performing "El Toro Huaco," a traditional dance during the San Sebastian festival. /VCG Photo

3 / 5   The festival in honor of San Sebastian, patron saint of the Diriambinos, is more than 100 years old, and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the country, as well as foreign tourists. /VCG Photo

4 / 5   Thousands of people gathered early in the day at the church of San Sebastian, in the center of the city, to participate in a homily and then start the journey through the streets. /VCG Photo

5 / 5   A devotee walks on her knees to the church, as dancers perform the traditional dance "El Toro Huaco." /VCG Photo