To better familiarize with the traditions and customs of the indigenous communities of Panama, the initiative called "united communities" grouped the diversity that our native peoples have with their crafts, dances and music among others.
The meeting that was held at the City of the Arts had an exhibition of crafts and traditional clothing, forums and an artisan fashion parade of the brands "Nagua Panama," "Siabibilas," "Claudina," "Chi höo," "YalaMolas," "Mola Nega crafts" among others, highlighting the exquisite creations of crafts Ngäbe- Buglé, Guna and Emberá-Wounan.
The event was supported by the Ministry of Culture (MiCultura) through the National Board of Crafts and the Mayor's Office of Panama through the Ethnic Board.
"Our intention is to give them spaces to highlight their art, to promote their jobs, to come together in a community and to put an end to that diversity and wealth of Panama and to support them with their growth, so we know that next year will be far better," stated Esther Pérez, National Director of Crafts.
The event was attended by ambassadors from Canada, Morocco, Guatemala, Chile, Mexico and Bolivia, who met more about the attire and their history.
According to the organizers, the idea of "Comarcas Unidad" came from the need to create a space for the different indigenous communities of Panama to come together and share their experiences and celebrate their culture jointly.