Events in Panama
Panama has a veritable cultural life which is rich in its inspirations drawn from the native culture. As is typical of the Caribbean, the cultural and social life of Panama is full of music dance and entertainment. For the less frivolous, there is also a lot of art, classical music and architecture, on the offer. Panama truly embodies the adage ‘the new world meets the old’. This aspect of Panama makes it surreal and enigmatic, rightly crowning it as one of the most beautiful locales in the Caribbean.
There are many Museums in panama, which stand as an edifice of its10, 000 years old history. Since more than four centuries, Panama has seen a lot of immigrant culture, which has been weaved intricately into its own. Today Panama is unique in its predisposition, both culturally and socially. Many exciting events in Panama are held in the Religious Colonial Art Museum. This museum is situated in the heart of the colonial part of Panama City. The museum harbors a remarkable collection of paintings from all over Latin America. The Natural Science Museum exhibits the geology and paleontology of Panama. It also has specimen of the local flora and fauna.
The History Museum of Panama has exhibits which chronicle the history of Panama to date, through the periods of colonial, union with Colombia and Republican. The biggest highlight of the museum is the treaty which was signed between the United States and Panama for the construction of the Canal. Another fine museum in panama is the Contemporary Art Museum which is the hub of many events in Panama, in relation to art. The museum has been the house of many a renowned contemporary artist, and has also held many prestigious auctions. Amongst its patrons are some of the biggest art enthusiasts of the world.
Panama has been home to theatre and opera for many years now. It first came here with the arrival of the Europeans. Hence it is of no wonder that the theatre in Panama is vibrant and classy. Panama has a large immigrant population, many of who are retired wealthy European businessmen. There are also many people from the world elite who call Panama their second home. Therefore it is not surprising that Panama City till date is the home to vintage theater and art. Forms of theatre both contemporary and classical are found here. To name some of the most famous theatres in Panama; Anayansi, La Huaca, National Theater, Balboa Theater, Circulo Theater of Panama, La Cupula, Museum Reina Torres de Arauz, are a few.
The ethnic folklore of Panama finds expression in both art and theatre. Groups like Indian tribes, Mestizos, West Indiana, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Swiss, North Americans and Yugoslavians who have migrated to Panama over centuries, have contributed to its culture and its expression.
Panama's folklore is expressed to its fullest extent in its traditional dances. During these dances, the traditional colorful "Pollera", which is also the national costume, is worn. During the famous Carnival, which is a four days long celebration before Lent, people wear colorful clothes; perform concerts, ballads and dances in ballrooms, clubs and even the streets of Panama.
Art in Panama
There are many Museums in panama, which stand as an edifice of its10, 000 years old history. Since more than four centuries, Panama has seen a lot of immigrant culture, which has been weaved intricately into its own. Today Panama is unique in its predisposition, both culturally and socially. Many exciting events in Panama are held in the Religious Colonial Art Museum. This museum is situated in the heart of the colonial part of Panama City. The museum harbors a remarkable collection of paintings from all over Latin America. The Natural Science Museum exhibits the geology and paleontology of Panama. It also has specimen of the local flora and fauna.
The History Museum of Panama has exhibits which chronicle the history of Panama to date, through the periods of colonial, union with Colombia and Republican. The biggest highlight of the museum is the treaty which was signed between the United States and Panama for the construction of the Canal. Another fine museum in panama is the Contemporary Art Museum which is the hub of many events in Panama, in relation to art. The museum has been the house of many a renowned contemporary artist, and has also held many prestigious auctions. Amongst its patrons are some of the biggest art enthusiasts of the world.
Theatres in Panama
Panama has been home to theatre and opera for many years now. It first came here with the arrival of the Europeans. Hence it is of no wonder that the theatre in Panama is vibrant and classy. Panama has a large immigrant population, many of who are retired wealthy European businessmen. There are also many people from the world elite who call Panama their second home. Therefore it is not surprising that Panama City till date is the home to vintage theater and art. Forms of theatre both contemporary and classical are found here. To name some of the most famous theatres in Panama; Anayansi, La Huaca, National Theater, Balboa Theater, Circulo Theater of Panama, La Cupula, Museum Reina Torres de Arauz, are a few.
The Folklore of Panama
The ethnic folklore of Panama finds expression in both art and theatre. Groups like Indian tribes, Mestizos, West Indiana, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Swiss, North Americans and Yugoslavians who have migrated to Panama over centuries, have contributed to its culture and its expression.
Panama's folklore is expressed to its fullest extent in its traditional dances. During these dances, the traditional colorful "Pollera", which is also the national costume, is worn. During the famous Carnival, which is a four days long celebration before Lent, people wear colorful clothes; perform concerts, ballads and dances in ballrooms, clubs and even the streets of Panama.
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