Culture

A 1,200-year-old elite tomb in Coclé province has yielded gold artifacts that may be the earliest known in Central America. The discovery deepens Panama’s importance in the region’s pre-Columbian history.

Panamanian designers Ernesto de León and Henry Katz traveled to Boeing in Seattle to see the completed “Avión de la Sele,” the Copa Airlines aircraft that will carry Panama’s national team. The design turns a plane into a symbol of football pride and national identity.

A dispute over whether ropavieja should be called carne mechada has become a wider conversation about Panama’s cultural identity and visibility abroad. The debate underscores how cuisine, language, and national pride intersect.

Panama’s Writers’ Day sparked a broader call to strengthen reading skills, improve comprehension, and expand access to books across the country. The message: honoring Panamanian writers means building a new generation of readers.

NASA aircraft and scientists visited Panama in a U.S. Embassy initiative focused on STEM education and scientific collaboration. The event highlighted the value of international partnerships in inspiring students and supporting science outreach.

A NASA airborne laboratory has arrived in Panama for a scientific mission involving Panamanian students, teachers, and researchers. The visit underscores cooperation in science, education, and international research.

Blas Pérez is launching “7 de Área,” a new interview podcast on TVMAX, as Panama’s national team buildup continues ahead of the Brazil friendly on May 31. The match will air across TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and YouTube.

Bocas del Toro’s bicampeonato celebration at Rod Carew Stadium featured a surprise marriage proposal, adding a romantic twist to the championship night. The moment stood out during one of Panama’s most visible baseball celebrations.

A NASA research aircraft has arrived in Panama for a mission on tropical biodiversity, combining airborne radar with field studies through May 9. The visit also includes STEM outreach for Panamanian students, teachers, and researchers.

Gourmet Fest will run from July 30 to August 30, bringing up to 150 restaurants in Panama and the provinces together for three-course menus at special prices. The event aims to boost dining, tourism and Panama’s culinary profile.

Panama will open its national pavilion at the Venice Biennale on May 9 with Hiperstición Tropical, an immersive exhibition centered on memory, sound and cultural identity. The project marks the country’s second straight appearance at the global art showcase.

Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi unveiled four new stars on Calle Uruguay’s Paseo de la Estrella, bringing the total to 24 honorees. The new additions include Willie Colón, Ulpiano Vergara, Hillary Heron, and Japanese.

Calidonia celebrated its 111th anniversary with “Sonidos por la paz,” a parade of music and community participation focused on coexistence and violence prevention. More than 1,500 people joined the orderly event in Panama City.

Alfredo Castillero Calvo’s new book examines colonial Panama through everyday objects, trade routes, and domestic life. The work also comes as the historian receives one of Panama’s top honors.

The program Arte Sano was presented at a family fair in Omar Park, where presenters, producers and participants met attendees in a festive setting. The event featured children’s attractions and food in one of Panama City’s best-known public parks.

Capellanía in Natá celebrated the National Traditional Cart Festival with a focus on rural heritage, including the symbolic filling of cane. The event highlighted the history of the cart and the labor of Panama’s countryside.

The Azuero Fair ended with a canine contest that brought dozens of pets and their owners into the spotlight. Organizers thanked the fair’s board for supporting the event year after year.

More than 135 Panamanian artists are being featured at a festival in the City of Arts, alongside master workshops that continue through May 10. The event combines exhibition and training to promote local creativity.

Biomuseo remains one of Panama City’s most recognizable landmarks, combining Frank Gehry’s bold architecture with exhibits centered on the country’s natural history. The museum is a key stop for visitors exploring the capital and the Amador Causeway.

Archaeologists have completed the excavation of a 1,200-year-old elite tomb at El Caño Archaeological Park in central Panama. The find adds to one of the country’s most important pre-Columbian archaeological sites.