Panamá

 

Panamá is just below Costa Rica and above Colombia making it the bridge to South America to Mexico or even North America. Interestingly enough the country and blend of cultures going from Spanish, Indigenous, and even many more having an interesting history. Another interesting history for Panama is that it was claimed to be famous for pirate raids. Being knowing to be capture by Henry Morgan in 1971 which I find very interesting. Even before that tribes lived in Panama as Archaeologists claim. Quite a few years later the Spanish claimed Panama making their own society. Panama was claimed by the Spanish but around the 1800s formed the state called Gran Colombia. Around 1903 Panama declared independence from Colombia making it its own country. Like any other country/state they have their own established events or even things they celebrate. One popular event would be the carnival de las tablas which are celebrated every year. This event is followed by dancing, performances, fireworks, and tunas. The tunas represent two different groups which most of the time are in colorful clothes. Another event called Festival de la Mejorana en Guarare celebrating the rich history of Panama. Panama was known to be holding gold and even some rare ancient statues. Anyways this event is celebrated by dancing, singing, and many more including bullfighting. The last event on this blog is called Fiestas Patrias which celebrates independence from Colombia in 1903. What I find interesting is mostly the history of Panama. Anything having to do with pirates I am so interested in being one of my favorite movies is Pirates of the Caribbean. Another topic is about the Spanish seems like they are claiming mostly everything for their own benefits of course. It is interesting to know that Panama claimed independence just like the United States which got independence on July 4th.