To Willians González

Paso Canoas, Chiriquí. Paso Canoas became a cultural meeting place with the conduct of the Festival of the Tic-Panamanian Confraternity 2025, a celebration that strengthened the bonds of brotherhood between Costa Rica and Panama through art, music and traditions.

The event, while occurring in the border area, became a special meaning because it represented an integration space and symbolized the union between both peoples.

The day was held with the symbolic exchange of flags, a gesture that reaffirmed friendship between the two nations. Later, the central tima received artistic performances and a parade of Panamanian and Costa Rican gangs that captivated the public and emphasized the cultural wealth of the region.

The Minister of Culture of Panama, María Eugenia Herrera, participated in the exchange of flags and held an approach with his counterpart, the Minister of Culture and Youth of Costa Rica, Jorge Rodriguez Vives.
"That festival was an important and enriching place because it strengthened the historic ties that united our nations, promoted mutual cooperation and celebrated the traditions of two neighbouring countries and brothers," emphasized Minister Herrera.

For his part, Costa Rica's Minister of Culture and Youth, Jorge Rodriguez Vives, stated that "this fellowship is an example of how two sister nations can continue to build together a future of cultural integration and mutual respect."

That event was headed by Panama's Public Security Minister, Frank Abrego with an appropriate flag exchange ceremony with Costa Rica's Public Security Minister, Mario Zamora.

The Governor of Chiriquí, Aixa Santamaria and other authorities from both countries that accompanied this binational celebration were at his disposal as a special guest.

The event closed with a concert by the National Benemérita Band of Cartago, whose 26 musicians performed a selection of iconic pieces from Costa Rica and Panama, delight the public with traditional and contemporary melodies that reflected the cultural brotherhood of both countries. The public applauded every interpretation, highlighting the artistic level of the grouping and the atmosphere of conflaternity that was experienced throughout the day.