Culture

Abner Benaim won IFF Panama’s Audience Award for his documentary Tropical Paradise. The honor adds to the Panamanian filmmaker’s strong record of international recognition.

Abner Benaim won the Audience Award at IFF Panama for his investigative documentary *Tropical Paradise*. The honor adds to the profile of one of Panama’s most recognized filmmakers.

Panama is marking Good Deeds Day for the 11th year with a campaign that encourages citizens to take part in solidarity actions. This year’s message, “Haciendo el bien inspiras,” highlights the power of example in building community spirit.

Panama City sanitation workers were honored during a Good Deeds Day tribute organized by Jewish-Panamanian foundations. The event recognized their essential role in keeping the capital clean and livable.

Three Panamanian productions were recognized from 34 proposals for spotlighting the character and stories of the country’s neighborhoods. The selections reinforce the growing visibility of local cinema rooted in community identity.

A free screening in San Miguelito brought hundreds of residents together for a film aimed at raising awareness about mental health and children’s rights. The event was backed by IFF Panamá, the local mayor’s office and UNFPA.

Live entertainment is returning to the BCP Theater at Tapout in Boquete, adding to the town’s growing cultural and tourism appeal. The venue is positioned to support both local audiences and visitors looking for arts and performance in Chiriquí province.

Fieles católicos se reunieron en Parque Omar para la Gran Cita Eucarística 2026, una jornada de fe destacada en la capital panameña. El evento subraya la vigencia de las grandes celebraciones religiosas en Panamá.

Boquete’s BCP is preparing to host upcoming live theatre entertainment, adding to the town’s growing cultural calendar. The event underscores Boquete’s role as a community and tourism hub in Chiriquí.

Isabella Pirro is reshaping curatorial practice at Galería Habitante by blending architecture, digital art, and immersive exhibition design. Her work reflects a broader shift in Panama’s art scene toward conceptual and technologically driven presentations.

Independent bands have grown into a major cultural force across Panama, with about 70 groups and more than 25,000 participants. Their organizers are now pushing for a formal annual parade that could become a national tourism attraction.

Panama is shaping a National Culture Plan that treats culture as a public right and a core part of development. The proposal emphasizes diversity, participation and stronger ties between culture and other areas of state policy.

Panama is advancing a National Culture Plan for 2025-2032 aimed at turning cultural policy into a long-term state strategy. The plan centers on rights, participation, education, and creative-sector development.

Santiago de Veraguas’ “El Mosquero” remains a landmark for traditional Panamanian food, serving classic dishes beside the public market. The popular dining spot reflects the culinary memory and everyday culture of Veraguas.

Panamanians and foreign visitors gathered at TipiPop al Parque in Casco Antiguo as organizers prepared to mark Calle Latina’s first anniversary this Sunday. The celebration is expected to draw more than 5,000 people.

Boquete’s 115th-anniversary celebration continued after rain disrupted a parade, with Sunday’s program featuring cultural activities and a cabalgata. The district kept its festive tone despite the weather.

Panama’s National Lottery will hold its Sunday drawing on April 12, 2026, with results available online and on television. The weekly draw remains a familiar fixture for players across the country.

Panama will celebrate Día de las Buenas Acciones this Sunday with volunteer activities nationwide and an opening ceremony at Ciudad del Saber in Clayton. The campaign recognizes community service workers and promotes participation through more than 295 nonprofit groups.

Samy and Sandra Sandoval launched the Rebeldía Tour with an immersive 3D sound setup, presenting what they describe as a first for regional music in Latin America. The tour will bring more than 40 songs and a new, more defiant tone to venues across Panama.

Farruko released “Manda la Plena Moh,” a tribute to the Panamanian musical roots that helped inspire reggaeton. The song highlights Panama’s lasting influence on Latin urban music.