Highlights legacy of Guna musician Marden Paniza

Between dance, music and much art, the Ministry of Culture (MiCultura) with the SOS Albinos Foundation conducted at the Anita Villalaz Theater a cultural activity to recognize the legacy of Marden Paniza, a Panamanian loving his identity and his customs and traditions that are reflected in his art.

That event was one of the activities scheduled in 2022 established by the Cultural Cooperation Convention, where both parties co-ordinated and co-ordinated painting and drawing competitions and exhibitions and public awareness about albinism as part of MiCultura's actions to strengthen initiatives that promote, develop and implement an inclusive culture in Panama.

"It's important for our Ministry to Visibilize the legacy of Master Marden Paniza, whose aim was to highlight the original and ancestral values within a contemporary world," emphasized Daysi Villamil from the MiCultura's Equal Opportunities direction.

For his part, Akeban Velarde, president of S.O.S Albinos Panama, stated that "the agreement with MiCultura has been successful, because there's a great deal of talent in Albina society and with activities as a whole we have emphasized the contributions of the Albina community in society."

Marden Paniza, born at Guna Yala, was formed in the classroom of the University of Panama's School of Fine Arts. He raised the essence of the country from the stage at different latitudes through the creation of the Sweet Orchestra. He died on January 6, 2021, as a result of the Covio.