November is known as the month of the country and that is because all of Panama’s National Holidays take place in this month. First we fought to get our independence from the Spanish Empire and then we separated from Colombia … Read More
Festivities
The Mejorana Festival turns 75 in 2024
Azuero is a land of festivals and one of the most anticipated is the Mejorana Festival in Guarare, Los Santos province. Those who visit will be able to appreciate the culture and traditional music of the Azuero region. The mejorana … Read More
Participate in a Mud Gathering in Pedasi
One of the most indigenous experiences you can live in Pedasí is a mud gathering (junta de embarra). Traditionally this is how houses were built in the interior of Panama. With modernism, this way of building homes was forgotten. The … Read More
8 Festivities in Azuero to Visit
Those who want to visit Azuero, a peninsula made up of the provinces of Herrera, Los Santos and Veraguas, should take advantage of the celebrations and festivals that take place in the area. Traditionally, it is known as the cradle … Read More
Corpus Christi in La Villa de Los Santos and Parita
Corpus Christi is one of the most beautiful celebrations to see in Azuero. This religious and cultural event takes place in two locations: Parita in the province of Herrera and La Villa de los Santos in the province of Los … Read More
The Day of the Pollera Celebrates the Dress of the Panamanian Woman
It is said that the pollera is the most beautiful national dress in the world. And I think that’s a difficult thing to debate. This outfit represents the history and identity of the Panamanian people. The Day of the Pollera … Read More
Patron Saints of Santa Librada in Las Tablas (2023)
The Patron Saints of Santa Librada are the most important religious festival in Las Tablas. The Carnivals in Las Tablas attract more people, followed by this celebration that takes over the town for a week. Santa Librada, better known as … Read More
Pedasi Kite Festival is Back!
Pedasi now has its own annual Kite Festival called “The Sky is the Limit”! The fourth version of the Pedasi Kite Festival will be held on Sunday, February 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the old airport of … Read More
Thousand Polleras Festival is Back in 2023!
I remember going to the first when the Thousand Polleras Festival when it was pretty much a thousand polleras. Now the name should be changed since there are a lot more than a thousand women who parade down the streets … Read More
Christmas Party for the Children in Los Asientos School
I went to Boquete at the end of November to meet Tammy, my best friend from high school. Her mother, who used to be a teacher at our school, lives there. They were organizing a Thanksgiving party for the Ngobe … Read More
