Panama 9 September 2026. The value of the culture, identity and ancestral knowledge of Guna women have been leading this week at the 4th meeting of the Bundordan Congress (Women of Gunayala), held in the Nalunega community under the motto "Indigenous Women: Resilience to Violence and Inequalities."

The day, dedicated to the "Resilience and spirituality" axis, brought together delegates from the 49 communities of Gunayala on an agenda that put their traditions, knowledge and cultural expressions into value, with workshops about traditional food and food sovereignty, highlighting the roots, youth leadership and production and iconography of molas.

The role of women as guardians and transmitters of the memory, knowledge and traditions of the Gunadule people was also emphasized in this space, especially with regard to the new challenges faced by today's generations.

as part of the day, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Arianne Benedetti, participated in a place of courtesy dedicated to the Ministry of Culture, where she shared with the delegates and first and foremost met the initiatives and needs of this Gunayala Women's Organization.

During this approach, the organizers submitted to MiCultura a proposal to support the conduct of the VII General Congress of Bundordan, scheduled for 2027.

"From the Ministry of Culture we recognize the importance of accompanying and supporting these spaces of meeting and dialogue, enabling us to keep alive the identity of the Gunadule people," Benedetti stated.

"That's why we appreciate this proposal and our commitment to continue to work so that these initiatives are continuous and more far-reaching," emphasized the Vice-Minister for Culture.

The day will culminate with an exchange and cultural afternoon, followed by traditional singing and closing ceremony. The events have also been attended by deputies Paulette Thomas, Flor Brenes and Alexandra Brenes.