Culture

Panama closed the IV South American Youth Games with a ceremony at Arena Roberto Durán that honored volunteers, athletes and organizers. Officials said the event left a legacy of infrastructure, experience and national pride.

Children in Río Abajo are participating in a soccer program that promotes discipline, respect, and teamwork alongside athletic practice. The initiative highlights how sports can support youth development in Panama.

Penonomé held its first Paseo de Usanzas Penonomeñas, with Castalia Pascual as abanderada. The event highlighted local heritage, including a pollera de coquito more than 200 years old.

Casco Peatonal will celebrate its first anniversary this Sunday in Panama City with folkloric dances, handicrafts, and an open invitation to the public. The event will culminate with a birthday celebration at 6:00 p.m.

Panama is launching its first Month of Gastronomy with Gourmet Fest, a new festival that will end with a public vote for favorite restaurants. The event aims to spotlight local dining and engage the public.

Panama’s National Assembly honored The Beachers for 60 years of calypso music, celebrating the Bocas del Toro group’s role in Caribbean cultural identity. The tribute also recognized director Lloyd Gallimore and the band’s lasting place in Panamanian music.

Ernesto Endara will receive Panama’s Rogelio Sinán Decoration on April 27 in Panama City, honoring a long literary career across essays, fiction, and theater. The tribute falls during National Writer’s Day and places him among Panama’s most distinguished authors.

The Mercado de Abastos de La Chorrera will celebrate its second anniversary on April 30 with special sales, food tastings, and Zumba. The event highlights the market’s role as a local commercial and community space.

“El Color que nos une” is a Panama-based initiative raising autism awareness through music therapy and stimulation, with support from 35 companies. The campaign aims to promote inclusion and neuropsychological development.

Schools in Panama held educational and recreational activities to promote autism awareness and encourage inclusion among students and families.

Puerto Rico will host Miss Universe 2026 as Panama continues selecting its next representative for the competition’s 75th anniversary. The event also recalls Panama’s pageant history, including Justine Pasek’s 2002 victory.

Panama’s National Assembly honored The Beachers for six decades of calypso music and their lasting ties to Bocas del Toro. The tribute highlights the group’s role in preserving Caribbean traditions within Panamanian culture.

Panama strengthened protection for the Cenegón del Mangle during Earth Day activities, highlighting the importance of mangrove conservation. The event also honored environmental photographer Tomás Mosquera for his work supporting environmental awareness.

Panama City will host the Inn•kind FIEd LATAM 2026 summit from May 19 to 21, highlighting the country’s role as a regional center for academic innovation. The event places Panama at the center of higher education discussions in the Americas.

Summitlandia will host a Golden Easter Egg Hunt at the Summit Botanic Garden in Panama City on April 26, featuring games, shows, and family activities. Tickets are available online only, with no cash payments accepted.

Casco Peatonal in San Felipe celebrates its first anniversary this Sunday with food, art, music and family events across the historic district. The weekend program also includes Fonda Flow, Summitlandia and the Sunday Recreovía.

Belisario Porras’s former Las Tablas residence has reopened as a restored museum after work that renewed the historic home and its exhibits. The site now welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday with guided tours and low admission fees.

President José Raúl Mulino attended the reopening of El Pausílipo in Las Tablas, the former country home of former president Belisario Porras. The restored property now operates as a house museum tied to Panama’s political and cultural history.

President José Raúl Mulino reopened the restored Casa Museo El Pausílipo in Las Tablas, reviving the former country home of Belisario Porras as a national heritage site. The project also involved prison-based labor and training under the Plan Libertad program.

President José Raúl Mulino reopened the Belisario Porras house museum in Azuero while also announcing a national water plan. The event linked Panama’s cultural heritage with a key infrastructure priority.