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Panama's Latin American and Caribbean Week at the UNESCO, under the motto "Viva Roots of Biological Diversity," presented a representative sample of its native cultures, Afro-descendants and mestizo. The presentation highlighted the profound connection between our natural and cultural heritage, both in our landscapes and biodiversity and in our [...]
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Panama, 9 May 2025 - The Ministry of Culture announces the conduct of the First Afro Darienita Festival, a cultural event that will be held on 16 and 17 May 2025, at La Palma, Province of Darién. "The Afro Darienita Festival 2025 is a celebration, a reaffirmation of our commitment to the
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Panama, March 29, 2025 - La Mitra, in the district of La Sorrera, was filled with color and tradition with the 32nd edition of the National Folk Festival of La Mitra, an event that since 1990 keeps alive the cultural and gastronomic identity of the region.
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Panama, March 10, 2025 - He was a visionary woman, a tirelessly writer and a fervent supporter of our traditions. His work is characterized by a profound connection with our roots, leaving an indelible print in our country's literature and folklore. We referred to Dora Pérez de Zárate, to whom, in his
To remind Dora Pérez de Zárate's natal, they have announced a call for folkloric prizes Read more »
On 25 January 2025, Chame Cabecera was filled with color, rhythm and tradition with the celebration of the second International Mask, Dairy and Tambor Festival. That event, which marked a milestone with its rise to an international category, was with the participation of leading folk groups and national and international delegations.
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Representatives of the National Association of Mejoraneros of Panama met with the Minister of Culture, María Eugenia Herrera, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Arianne Benedetti and directors of the entity, with a view to presenting a proposal to review the status of the safeguard of the production, teaching and use of the mejorana / or best practice,
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The Mil Polleras Parade, one of the most representative events of Panamanian identity, once again filled with color and tradition, the main streets of the town of Las Tablas, Province of Los Santos, with a lively celebration of our cultural heritage.
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The Ministry of Culture reaffirms its commitment to the preservation of cultural traditions by joining with the organization of the 52nd Folkloric Meeting of Canajagua, to be held from 3 to 7 January 2025 in the community of Macaracas, Province of Los Santos.
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Designation of the Abandada for the Mil Polleres Parade 2025 In the framework of the ninth version of the National Tambor and pollera Festival, held at San José de Las Tablas, the Ministry of Culture (MiCultura), through the National Folklore Direction, gave to the artisan Lastenia Vergara the flag
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The Ministry of Culture (MiCultura) participated in the Folk and Civil Parade of November 10, commemorates the 203 years of the First Independency Grit of the Villa of Los Santos, in Brisas del Golf, San Miguelito District. The MiCultura delegation, composed of directors and officials, paraded with suit typical to the rhythm.
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