Culture

Panama City’s Amador Causeway is standing out for its spring sunsets, drawing attention to one of the capital’s most scenic waterfront spots. The area remains a popular destination for views, leisure, and tourism near the Panama Canal entrance.

El Caño in Natá de los Caballeros continues to reveal elite burials, gold ornaments and evidence of a complex ancient society in central Panama. Researchers and residents are now pushing for a museum to protect the finds and share the site’s history.

Panama is marking 150 years of Jewish community life, recognizing generations of Jewish Panamanians who helped shape the country’s civic and cultural identity. The milestone highlights a long history of integration, leadership, and national contribution.

Panama is marking 150 years of Jewish life, underscoring the community’s long history and role in the country’s development. The milestone reflects Panama’s broader identity as a diverse commercial crossroads.

Panama marks Black Ethnicity Month in May to recognize the legacy and contributions of Afrodescendant communities. The observance highlights the country’s multicultural identity and national heritage.

La Chorrera is preparing its celebration of San Francisco de Paula, with centennial bells marking the festivities. The event reflects the town’s religious traditions and local identity.

The International Fair of Azuero drew large crowds into its final weekend, including around 40,000 visitors on Friday, May 1. The turnout highlights the event’s importance for culture, commerce, and tourism in Los Santos.

Portobelo celebrated the Seventh Festival of the Pollera Congo even as rain fell across Colón province. The turnout reflected the strong pull of Afro-Panamanian tradition in one of Panama’s most culturally important towns.

Portobelo celebrated the seventh Festival de Polleras Congo, Máscaras y Bailes de Diablos with music, boats, and traditional dress honoring Afrocolonial heritage. The biennial event highlighted Panama’s living Congo culture and community identity.

Panama’s Jewish community is celebrating 150 years since its founding, marking the oldest Jewish community in Central America. The anniversary underscores the country’s long history of cultural and religious diversity.

Aníbal Ureña, 81, is still working as a barber in David, where he helped found one of the city’s oldest barbershops in the 1970s. He says the profession supported his children’s education and his retirement.

Panama National Police officers marked Labor Day by sharing testimonies about their pride in public service and the call to join the force. Their reflections highlighted the human side of policing and its role in national life.

Children in Colón marked Labor Day with a community activity focused on values, family support and future aspirations. The observance brought together teachers and parents to reinforce learning from an early age.

Students in Panama commemorated Labor Day with a civic display dressed as police officers. The event highlighted public service, labor traditions, and school-based civic education.

Students across Panama commemorated Labor Day by dressing as police officers in a tribute to the country’s law enforcement personnel. The event also gave children a chance to talk about future careers in public service.

The Amador Causeway remains one of Panama City’s most recognizable waterfront landmarks, combining canal history, recreation, and skyline views. Its location at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal makes it a key part of the capital’s identity.

Airborne LiDAR has uncovered a hidden network of pre-Columbian settlements in Panama’s rainforest, revealing new details about ancient habitation in the isthmus. The discovery highlights the growing role of laser mapping in archaeology.

Medcom and the Ministry of Culture are launching Cultura Rock on May 3 on Telemetro to promote art, culture, and original music among young Panamanians.

Natá’s Capellanía will celebrate the Festival de la Carreta this weekend with folkloric activities, artisans, entrepreneurs and local cuisine. The event highlights Panama’s traditional ox cart heritage and supports community participation.

Abril’s quinceañera became a powerful celebration of resilience after years marked by the loss of her mother and the steady support of her father. The family’s story highlights sacrifice, perseverance, and the importance of tradition in Panama.