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Carnaval is HERE. Not exactly on par with Brazil, but a big deal in PANAMA nonetheless.

In parallel to the celebration, the 2024 electoral campaign adds an additional element of interest. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/panama-da-inicio-a-sus-carnavales-2024-con-esplendor-y-una-campana-electoral-GH6090697 Infectious music and an explosion of color mark the beginning of the 2024 Carnivals, which this year takes on special meaning as it coincides with the 2024 electoral campaign, adding a political touch to …

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Health problem puts an end to Dragon Boat races in Amador

” Something very cool to see if given the chance,……..shame” In Panama City, on the Amador Causeway, the 2023 Pan American Dragon Boat Club Championship began with the participation of 92 teams. The countries of Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, United States, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago …

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One of the worlds great festivals starts tomorrow “Dio de los Muertos” in Mexico.

For all of my Ex-Pat friends in Mexico.  Enjoy the festivities.  By Kristina Puga What is El Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” as it’s now known in the U.S.? Despite the white faces and the skulls, it’s not meant to be a spooky holiday and it’s not Halloween. …

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Panama and DISNEY intersect on stage in surprisingly entertaining way.

https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/cafe-estrella/cultura/220915/moana-guerrera-llevada-teatro-aba?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The adventures of Moana Waialiki, one of the most seasoned princesses in the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios, have been brought to the Aba theater since last Sunday, under the direction of Agustín Clément and the production of Anina Horta. The plot of the play ‘Moana’ is very …