Panamanian culture

The Pollera: How Panama’s National Dress Turns Patience Into Art It can take months to make, it is worn with gold and trembling hair ornaments, and it is considered one of the most beautiful national costumes in Latin America. Meet the pollera. There are national symbols you see on flags and coins, and there are

What to Eat in Panama: 10 Dishes and Drinks That Tell the Country’s Story Panama sits between two oceans and two continents, and its kitchen shows it. Here is a tasting tour of the flavors that define the country. You can learn a lot about a place by sitting at its table. In Panama, the

The Living Symbols of Panama: Harpy Eagle, Holy Spirit Orchid and Golden Frog Some countries pick a lion or a dragon. Panama chose a mighty rainforest eagle, a delicate white orchid and a tiny golden frog. Here is the story behind each one. National symbols say a lot about how a country sees itself. Panama’s