Culture

A cacao workshop in Chiriquí showed visitors how chocolate starts as fruit, then transforms through fermentation, roasting, and tempering. The experience also underscores Panama’s growing potential in specialty cacao and agritourism.

Shakira sparked a surge of online reaction after teasing “Dai Dai” with football legends, reviving memories of her iconic World Cup anthems. The preview quickly drew attention from both music fans and football audiences across Latin America.

Pope Leo XIV drew viral attention after repeating the internet phrase “six seven” during a youth gathering in Genoa, Italy. The moment highlights how quickly papal appearances now spread through social media, especially among younger audiences.

Panamanian competitors are among the riders heading to San José for the Extreme American Rodeo 2026 on June 7. The stadium event highlights Central American cowboy culture and Costa Rica’s sabanero heritage.

Bad Bunny surprised shoppers at Plaza Las Américas in San Juan during the launch of his new Zara collection, turning the mall into a major fan event. The appearance highlights how celebrity fashion collaborations can drive huge attention across the Caribbean and beyond.

Colón hosted the first national meeting of Afro-Panamanian intangible heritage bearers, uniting cultural leaders and institutions around preservation efforts. The event combined workshops, regional exchange and visits to key historical sites in the province.

Shirt numbers became a permanent part of football at the 1954 World Cup after first appearing officially in Brazil in 1950. What started as a practical solution turned into one of the sport’s most recognizable traditions.

Panama celebrated Afro-Antillean heritage with a food and culture festival at Mi Pueblito Afroantillano, drawing hundreds of visitors and more than 80 entrepreneurs. The event highlighted traditional dishes, music, fashion and new business ideas rooted in Caribbean identity.

Gambling in Panama has long been part of daily culture, from lottery kiosks to football bets and casino nights. Now smartphones are pushing that habit online, changing how people play without changing the social nature of the pastime.

Bad Bunny’s global success has become a symbol of Latin American identity, pride and resistance to cultural subordination. In Panama, his rise echoes the country’s own history of sovereignty and the legacy of reggae in Spanish.

Río Abajo hosted a colorful Cultural Parade of the Black Ethnicity, with music, traditional dress, and delegations celebrating Afro-Panamanian heritage. The event was part of Panama’s Month of the Black Ethnicity ahead of the May 30 national day.

Bulgaria won Eurovision for the first time with Dara’s “Bangaranga,” but the Vienna final was overshadowed by a boycott over Israel’s participation and renewed voting controversy. Israel finished second after a strong public vote surge.

Panamanians watched the National Lottery Sunday draw on May 17, 2026, as weekly results were released for players across the country. The draw remains a familiar part of Panama’s weekend routine and a closely followed public event.

Panama’s cuisine is changing through fusion and faster techniques, raising questions about what is lost when traditional recipes are simplified. The debate centers on preserving culinary memory while allowing the country’s food culture to evolve.

A humorous essay traces a garment’s journey from prized new purchase to household rag and finally a pet toy. Beneath the jokes, it offers a relatable look at spending, reuse, and sentiment in everyday life.

Mi Pueblito Afroantillano hosted a celebration of Afro-Panamanian identity filled with music, culture and artisan food. The event also highlighted the work of entrepreneurial families who prepared handmade products for visitors.

Capira celebrated San Isidro Labrador with processions, horse parades and agricultural activities tied to the district’s rural identity. The observance remains one of the community’s most important religious and cultural traditions.

Río Abajo will host the Grand Cultural Parade of the Black Ethnic Group this Sunday, featuring schools, civic organizations, and cultural displays. The event will celebrate Panama’s Afro-descendant heritage and community identity.

UDELAS is keeping registrations open for its “Escuela Digital 60” program, which aims to help adults over 60 strengthen their digital skills. The initiative supports older Panamanians as more everyday services move online.

May 15 marks the 1903 execution of Victoriano Lorenzo in Panama City’s historic center. The Coclé guerrilla leader remains a powerful symbol in the nation’s historical memory.