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MAY offers many cultural events to showcase Panama. “Museum Month 2025

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The Ministry of Culture has published the events it will hold in May for the whole family. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/vida-y-cultura/actividades-gratis-por-el-mes-de-los-museos-HD12555389 These include exhibitions, talks, workshops, lectures, historical tours, guided tours, discussions, and musical performances. The Portobelo Customs Museum, also known as the Museum of Afro-Panamanian Memory, presents the exhibition “The Legacy of Portobelo,” open until May 11…

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Mizrachi lays out plans for tomorrow, which will be a very interesting CARNIVAL 2025

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Mizrachi offered details of the reasons why he will stay in Panama City https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/los-planes-del-alcalde-mayer-mizrachi-para-el-carnaval-de-panama-FI10900588?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Carnival is just around the corner and Panamanians are organizing themselves to travel to the interior of the country, either to attend the culecos or enjoy the rivers or beaches. However, others are planning to work. For example, the capital’s mayor,…

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Bad Traffic due to get WORSE, but at least it is for CARNIVAL

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The National Police recommends drivers plan their trips in advance to avoid traffic jams https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/nacional/policia-nacional-anuncia-horarios-de-inversion-de-carriles-por-el-carnaval-2025-MJ10913807?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The National Police, through the National Directorate of Traffic Operations, detailed the times and points where lane reversals will be implemented during the days of Carnival 2025. This measure seeks to speed up traffic and ensure safe travel for drivers…

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TOURISM OUTLOOK: 2025 Panama on the Upswing

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https://www.cntraveler.com/story/panama-city-hotels-restaurants-nature-reserves   Like its namesake canal, Panama has historically served as a gateway to other ports of call throughout the Caribbean and South America. But in the last few years, the country’s capital city has emerged onto the global stage: Magnificent hotels are preserving the architecture of Casco Viejo, the colonial center. Restaurant openings are showcasing Panama’s diversity and culinary flair. And…

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PANAMA celebrating for 13th “Golden Frog Festival”.,,,,,Very Cool. NOT “Red Frog Festival”,,,,,Very F—-D!

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This festival (started yesterday) thankfully does NOT include, STEALING, BRIBES, LIES, INTIMIDATION, and BULLSHIT. #stopJH https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama-prepares-for-the-thirteenth-golden-frog-festival     Panama is preparing to celebrate the 13th Golden Frog Festival, which will take place from August 12 to 18 in various parts of the country.  This event, organized by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), seeks to…

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Dovetailing off yesterday post on PANAMA’s importance to sea-levels

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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-panama-caribbean-pacific-b2558193.html Hammocks began appearing this week in the doorways of 300 new houses built in what was previously a yucca field along Panama’s Caribbean coast for families from the country’s first low-lying island evacuated due to rising sea levels. Indigenous Guna families from the island of Gardi Sugdub ferried stoves, gas cylinders, mattresses and other belongings first…

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Indigenous” Panamanian culture wants to be shared with the world

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https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/vida-y-cultura/la-belleza-indigena-que-representara-a-panama-ante-el-mundo-BX7909553?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Representing the seven indigenous peoples with pride is Cristel Jiménez’s goal Cristel Jiménez, a girl from the Cerro Coco community in the Ngäbe-Buglé region, stands out for her simplicity. She has skills and talent. All of her qualities made her the winner of Miss Indigenous of Panama 2024. The fifth-year student studying Banking and…

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