Panama, April 9, 2025 - On the occasion of the month of awareness about Autism, the Omar Cultural and Recreative Park was the stage of the 4th Blue Culture Festival "Glaring Together," a celebration of inclusion and art organized by the First Lady's Office, the Ann Sullivan Panama Center (CASpAN) and the Ministry of Culture.

The event offered a varied artistic program with presentations by CASSAN's students, All Luif, the LAJI Saxophone Quartit, the energy of Johana Cepeda, the emotional voice of Carlos Pineda, Gabriel Cedeño and the special participation of Colaquito Cortez, an icon of typical Panamanian music. Also participated the Orchestra of the PRI, the National Network of Orchestra and Youth Cores with his program of special education and white arms, the Chiripón clown and the Folkloric Set of the Foundation I'm peace.

In addition to the artistic show, the attendees enjoyed an Artisanal Vereda with unique products prepared by entrepreneurs, including artisans, information stands of institutions and an inclusive playground for the whole family.

During his speech, Lastenia González, Director of Equal Opportunities at the Ministry of Culture, emphasized: "We join with this beautiful initiative convinced that culture and art are powerful bridges for human development."

The Festival's fourth edition continues with its mission to build into a more inclusive, empathic and creative society, commemorates World Autism Awareness Day and celebrates the transformative power of art.

The "World Autism Awareness Day," a date established by the United Nations in 2007, with the aim of visualizing people's rights within the autistic spectrum and promoting their inclusion in all areas of society, will be held every 2 April.