Panama Carnival
Even though carnival in Panama is a yearly celebration, its excitement and preparation begins well in advance, few months earlier. Every town in Panama celebrates their carnival in their traditional fashion.
Carnival celebration in Panama is a huge five day event, which is usually hosted 40 days before the Christian holy week. It is very famous for the carnival parties in Panama that takes place in almost every city. Few towns compete with each other to outdo the other party on parades and performances. The queens are dressed up in expensive dresses and thrones. Continue reading
Jazz Festivals in Panama
Panama is one of the glamorous cultural destinations where visitors enjoy the variety and the concerts of the festivals during their trip. Panama Jazz festival is a newly emerged musical festival which was commenced from 2004 and takes place as one of the most attractive event.
This festival has become the most significant aspect of music education and jazz in Panama.Jazz festival is held in every January in Panama which is the Continue reading
The National Folkloric Festival of Mejorana
Mejorana festival in Panama is the most renowned folkloric fiesta that is celebrated by Panamanians with great enthusiasm, music, dances and various other performances. This festival is an integral part of life of the Panamanians.
Mejorana is named after the famous folkloric instrument of Panama, which is similar to guitar.This festival was started by Professor M F Zarate and his friends Continue reading
Diablos and Congos is full of visual effect and devil dances
The festival of Diablos and Congos in Panama is celebrated by the Afro-Panamanian community, with great music and devil dances for remembering their legendry victory of good over the evil.
Diablos and Congos festival have been influenced and originated through the African culture, which represents their glorification over the European masters. Continue reading
