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...