Panama September 16, 2026. The Board of Trustees of the National Festival of the mejorana of Guarararé convened a press conference, held in the province of Los Santos, Tuesday to present the details of the 2026 edition of this traditional celebration, to be held from 19 to 28 September, with the support of the Ministry of Culture.

The regional director of Los Santos, Eduardo Espino Amaya, participated as part of his institutional commitment to promote, preserve and disseminate folklore and the expressions that are part of Panama's cultural heritage..
During his meeting, Espino Amaya expressed his support for the organization of the festival and expressed, on behalf of the Minister of Culture, María Eugenia Herrera, his commitment to this celebration, an important space for the conservation and transmission of Panamanian traditions..

The mejorana National Festival brings together growers, musicians, dailors, artisans, folk and public at large every year at Guarwill, making the district a meeting place to celebrate the cultural expressions that are part of national identity.

The program includes activities dedicated to music, dances, traditions, crafts and other forms of folklore, offering a space for these expressions to be shared with new generations and with national and foreign visitors.

Through its Regional Direction in Los Santos, the Ministry of Culture accompanies the efforts of the National Festival of the mejorana of Guararé to contribute to strengthening this celebration and to the preservation of cultural manifestations that distinguish this region of the country.
From September 19 to 28, Guarwill will again become the stage of one of the main celebrations of the national folk calendar as part of its tradition, the value of music, dance, customs and knowledge that keeps Panamanian culture alive..