Culture

A boxing gala featuring undefeated fighters will air live on TVMAX, bringing another high-stakes fight night to Panama’s boxing audience. The card’s appeal lies in the pressure of perfect records and the spotlight it gives to local combat sports.

Netflix has confirmed the release date for the second part of its adaptation of *One Hundred Years of Solitude*, one of Latin America’s most celebrated novels. The launch keeps Gabriel García Márquez’s classic at the center of global streaming attention.

Artisans in Panama City’s Casco Antiguo are seeking guarantees from the Ministry of Culture as restoration work advances around Plaza de Francia. The government says no evictions have been authorized and has promised ongoing dialogue.

Shakira has released a new preview of “Dai Dai,” the official song for the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring the Ghetto Kids. The children’s group will also appear in the final’s halftime show on July 19.

LISA, Anitta and Rema have released “Goals,” a new official song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 album. The track will make its live debut at the opening ceremony in Los Angeles on June 12.

Sporting SM won its third straight youth title in Panama with a 5-1 rout of San Francisco FC in the Clausura 2026 final. The victory extends a dominant run that also includes titles in Clausura 2025 and Apertura 2026.

Albert Hofmann’s accidental LSD discovery in Basel led to a legendary bicycle ride, the birth of Bicycle Day and decades of debate over psychedelic use. His story helped shape both modern drug policy and today’s renewed interest in psychedelic therapy.

Panama’s cultural identity is deeply shaped by Afrodescendant history, from colonial migration and place names to the music that defined generations. That legacy remains central to how the country remembers itself.

Panama’s cuisine reflects centuries of migration, trade and family tradition, with dishes like sancocho, rice and concolón carrying deep cultural meaning. The country’s kitchens reveal how food became part of national identity.

Education Minister Lucy Molinar said Panama’s school system lost its direction and must be rebuilt around students, stronger leadership and a more human approach. She also outlined curriculum, literacy and technology reforms during the Education Forum 2026.

A new study on migrants living abroad finds that food and traditions are among the strongest links to home, alongside broader cultural identity. The findings highlight how families stay connected across borders through everyday habits, not just remittances.

Shakira is inviting fans to audition on social media for a chance to dance with her at the 2026 World Cup final halftime show. The first selected performers are children from Uganda, and the show will debut at the tournament final in New York New Jersey.

Shakira will bring Uganda’s Ghetto Kids to the 2026 World Cup final show after their viral dance routine inspired by “Dai Dai.” The performance highlights how social media can launch young artists onto the world’s biggest stages.

A growing parenting conversation in Panama is challenging harsh discipline in favor of firm, warm guidance that helps children regulate emotions. The approach emphasizes clear limits, emotional validation, and repair after conflict.

Panama’s football boom is giving new meaning to the Panini World Cup album, which remains a beloved tradition for fans of all ages. The collectible now reflects a broader national story of growth, pride and World Cup ambition.

Prime Video has unveiled the final trailer for Spider-Noir, a dark Marvel series starring Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly. The show premieres May 27 and will stream in both black-and-white and color.

Fernando de Szyszlo helped define Latin American abstraction by blending modernist form with Peru’s pre-Columbian memory and cultural identity. His work remains a key example of how abstract art can carry historical and emotional depth.

Rubén Blades will place a personal item in the Instituto Cervantes’ Caja de las Letras during a ceremony in Panama City on May 23. The tribute is part of Centroamérica Cuenta and highlights the Panamanian artist’s international cultural legacy.

Peisen Ma captured the WSOPC Panama 2026 Main Event title, giving the host country a notable victory on the international poker circuit. The win underscores Panama’s growing role as a venue for major regional gaming events.

Colón is hosting the 13th edition of the Centroamérica Cuenta Festival, bringing a regional cultural program to one of Panama’s most important provinces. The event adds literary visibility to a city and province better known for commerce and the canal.