A man covered in motor oil takes part in the festivities honoring Santo Domingo de Guzman, Managua's patron saint on Aug. 10, 2012. Domingo's image spent ten days in the Santo Domingo church and will return to his shrine at the church of Las Sierritas, Managua.

A child takes part in festivities honoring Santo Domingo de Guzman, Managua's patron saint on Aug. 10.

Painted children take part in the festivities honoring Santo Domingo de Guzman, Managua's patron saint on Aug. 10.

A man lights fireworks during festivities honoring Santo Domingo de Guzman, Managua's patron saint on Aug. 10.

People touch an image of Santo Domingo de Guzman during celebrations at a church in Managua, Nicaragua on July 31, 2012. The first 10 days of Aug. are reserved for the carnival-like celebration of Santo Domingo de Guzman with processions, bullfights, parties and church services.

A woman holds candles during Santo Domingo de Guzman celebrations at a church in Managua, Nicaragua on July 31.