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TVN will air special Holy Week coverage from Panama City’s Casco Antiguo from March 27 to April 5, highlighting religious tourism in the historic district.

Panama is getting ready for Holy Week 2026, a period marked by religious significance, traditions, and the suspension of work and school activities. The observance will once again shape daily life across the country.

More than 50 children joined a Holy Monday procession in La Chorrera, underscoring a growing Holy Week tradition centered on faith and community. The event is becoming a meaningful way to involve younger generations in Panama’s religious observances.

The San Juan Pablo II Center will hold its Good Friday food drive, collecting dry and refrigerated goods or bank donations for homeless and elderly people. The campaign links Holy Week fasting with charitable support.

A reprinted travel feature shines a light on Panama City, Portobelo, and the country’s historic and coastal destinations. The piece underscores Panama’s appeal beyond the canal, with culture and scenery in the spotlight.

Panama City’s Casco Antiguo will again host the traditional Holy Thursday visit to seven churches, with temples open late into Good Friday. The route blends Catholic devotion with the district’s historic and religious heritage.

Prime Video has paused filming on its new Tomb Raider series after Sophie Turner suffered a minor injury. The production may remain on hold for several weeks while she recovers.

Cutty Ranks is reportedly seeking unpaid royalties connected to the global hit ‘Dame Tu Cosita.’ The dispute could have major financial implications, though details remain limited.

HBO’s new Harry Potter series has made a huge splash, with its first trailer drawing hundreds of millions of views in 48 hours. The reboot will start with Philosopher’s Stone and feature a new cast.

The National Symphony Orchestra has opened its 2026 season with Fuentes de Roma, violin solos, a new venue, and $5 tickets. The low price could help make classical music more accessible to a wider audience.

Panama’s Chinese community commemorated more than 171 years of contributions, highlighting the arrival of the first 701 Chinese workers who helped build the railroad. The observance underscores the community’s lasting historical and cultural role in the country.

Holy Week 2026 in Panama will center on the Triduum Pascual from April 2 to April 5. The dates will guide religious observance and holiday planning across the country.

Panama observes Chinese Ethnicity Day on March 30, recognizing the history and contributions of the Chinese community to the country. The date highlights Panama’s multicultural identity and long-standing diversity.

A travel feature spotlights Panama’s lesser-known attractions, from Portobelo’s colonial fortresses to the Guna Yala islands and the whale-rich Azuero coast. The piece shows how the country offers far more than the canal and Panama City’s skyline.

A Harry Potter TV adaptation has reportedly increased cast security after death threats against an actor during filming. The source says the incident has raised alarms in the entertainment industry.

A former Canal Zone resident returned to Panama after 40 years to attend his 50th Balboa High School reunion, describing the trip as bittersweet. His family history spans generations in Panama, from canal construction to life in Balboa and Diablo.

Los Carnívoros won the San Felipe Neri BBQ Challenge in Panama City with 90.81 points, edging out two other barbecue teams in a day of food and music. The event drew crowds, live performances, and a range of grilled dishes.

Thieves stole paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private foundation in Italy in a heist that reportedly lasted less than three minutes. The theft adds to growing concern over the security of major cultural works in Europe.

Roosvelt Díaz is remembered for turning the landscapes, animals, and memories of Panama’s interior into a vivid artistic bestiary. His work blended tradition, symbolism, and imagination into a distinctive visual legacy.

More than 1,200 people joined the first Capibara Run Summit at Panama City’s Summit Botanical Garden, blending exercise, family fun, and environmental awareness. The event was part of the municipality’s broader health and wellness program.