Panamanian Dances


The local folklore can be experienced through a multitude of festival, dances
and traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation
The beautiful Pollera' is a typical dress for Panamanian women. The Pollera' is embroidered on fine weave fabric with intricate, brightly colored designs that take over a year to complete. The men's clothes consist of embroidered, long sleeved shirts, three-quarter length pants and the traditional montung' straw hat.

The different festivals reflect the influence of the different ethnic groups that make up the country To the north, in the province of Colon, one can observe
traditions of African influence, such as Congo drums dating back to the era of
slavery, they also celebrate the Black Christ feast which is a religious festivity
In contrast, the May Pole ceremony is found in Bocas del Toro, which is an
European tradition. Throughout the country, year round festivals take place
in honor of the Patron Saints of each town. The Panamanian carnival, which
is held before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, is world famous for
is processions, bands and singers which together with the rich folklore of street musicians and beautiful women dressed in the traditional "Polleras" and adorned with gold jewelry make it a colorful celebration of the mix of ends of all the ethnic groups.

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