The Panamanian tamboreras at La Chorro are summarized: The historic meeting of gangs brings youth together

) Panama September 19, 2026. - On a day of fervor patrio, profound cultural identity and felt musical notes, La Chorro became the stage of the First Meeting of Bandas with Piezas of tamboreras Panama. That initiative was advanced to rescue, preserve and proudly project the musical folklore as Inmaterial Cultural Heritage among new generations..

The emotion, suspended in the air, pounding at every corner while the passionately young people gave their hearts after they had been performing their tunes for months. The musical notes, in perfect order, flooded all the space, wrapping them with an arms of identity and nostalgia..

During the meeting, the Minister of Culture, María Eugenia Herrera, emphasized the irreplaceable value of these cultural expressions in youth and emphasized the institutional commitment to strengthening our folklore.
"That first meeting of gangs represents a memorable fact in our cultural life. The presence of each delegation is tangible proof that our traditions are attested to the atoning to our earth, that it guarantees the identity of Panamanian people, that will continue to be strengthening thanks to the commitment and energy of our youth," the Minister concluded..

In this first meeting was shown the talent, passion and impeccable discipline of the musical gangs of the Universidad Pedro Pablo Sánchez, the Escuela Moses Castillo ocaña, the Instituto Professional and Técnica de La Chorro (IPTCH), the Colegio Tomas Guardia, the Escuela San Martín de Porres and the Escuela Altos de San Francisco.

) Each of these six school delegations was awarded an honor to Merit attested to his enthusiastic participation and his invaluable contribution to disseminating the sound wealth of the tamborera.

Also, Certificates of Honor to Merit have been given to the directors of the musical gangs for leading with success and insurmountable surrender this formative and historic effort.

A moment of profound emotion during the day was his posthumous tribute to Professor Rufino González. His family was given a certificate, in memory, to his distinguished educator and musician, highlighting his unbeatable legacy as first director of the Music Band of the Colegio Moses Castillo Ocaña and pioneer of music bands in Western Panama. His vision, leadership and dedication have not only been formed by many generations of youth but will continue to enrich the inmaterial heritage of the nation and will last eternally in every note that will play the future musical groupings of the country..

With this meeting, La Chorro demonstrated that art unites citizens and that culture enriches the memory and soul of the whole Panamanian people.

The event, held at the Marian Rivera Stadiums, became a reality thanks to the joint work, led by the Regional Cultural Directorate, Governor Marilyn Vallarino, Mayor Eloy Chong, Security Stations, the Institute of Sport and all local authorities.