Extractions: edit Main article: History of Panama Panama was part of Spain 's colonies in America until 1821 when it seceded and joined the Gran Colombia of Simón Bolívar. It can be argued that to a large extent, Panama's history has been a slave to its geography. This was true in its early history as well as in its more recent history. Indeed much of Panama's domestic politics and international diplomacy in the 20th century was tied to the Panama Canal. At the turn of the 20th century, Theodore Roosevelt's vision of an interoceanic seaway encouraged United States diplomatic efforts to facilitate a deal that would allow it to take over French canal operations started by Ferdinand de Lesseps. In November 1903, United States naval maneuverings helped the Panamanian rebels secede from Colombia in an almost bloodless revolution. In Panama City, on November 3, the rebels, headed by Amador Guerrero, declared Panama an independent Republic. Just over two weeks later, representatives of the fledgling republic signed the Hay-Bunau Varilla Treaty by which Panama granted rights to the United States to build and administer the Panama Canal. This treaty had been a contentious diplomatic issue between the United States and Panama until the signing of the Torrijos-Carter Treaty in 1977.
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Extractions: A cultural experience in paradise! Tinny islands covered with palm trees white sand beaches with crystal clear waters, incredible snorkeling, fresh sea food amazing landscapes, one of the seven remaining native groups that still live in Panama preserving their very own traditions. Is it for everyone? There is a price to pay for those interested in visiting this paradise. First thing, don't expect to find any resorts in San Blas, all lodging options are very basic and rustic. This is actually a good feature if you are visiting for the right reasons.... The cultural experience. The other thing is that you have to get up very early in the morning to catch your flight to San Blas. That's 5AM at the local airport in Panama City (plane leaves at 6AM), and on the way back at 6AM at the airport in San Blas. For many people this is not a problem, for others it is. In our opinion, it is a perfect fit only for the "adventurous traveler" interested in learning more about the rich cultural traditions of the Kunas.
The Culture History Of The Republic Of Panama The culture history of the Republic of panama. In order to continue operations in panama after the withdrawal of US forces the university of Florida http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/47/index-hf.html
Extractions: Home Contact Us Panama Facts International Air ... Pamama Facts Panama's Indigenous Culture Out of the several dozen Indian tribes that inhabited Panama when the Spanish arrived, seven now remain: the Kuna , the Guaymís (or Ngöbé-Buglé), the Emberá , the Wounaan, the Bokatá, the Bribri and the Teribe (or Naso). Rach of these groups maintains its own language and culture. The Guaymís number about 125,000 and are Panama's largest tribe; the Kuna, who govern their ancestral territory as the autonomous region of the Comerca de San Blás and send representatives to the legislature, are the most politically organized. Traditional Panamanian products include wood carvings, textiles, ceramics, masks, straw goods and other handicrafts. Some of the most famous include, molas A visit to an Indigenous Indian Village is included in the following programs: 1. Beautiful Panama (Extended Visit - 10 days, 9 nights)
Panama (03/05) panamanians culture, customs, and language are predominantly Caribbean Spanish. More than 65000 panamanian students attend the University of panama, http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2030.htm
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Extractions: "SRTA. (MISS) PANAMA-LOS ANGELES", "SRTA. (MISS) PANAMA-CALIFORNIA", and "SRTA. PANAMA-USA" are registered trademarks of Viva Panama Organization. VPO always with the purpose of promoting the different facets of Panama's Culture, strives through this event to urge our youth to feel proud of their ancestry and heritage, representing Panama in the different social, cultural events in the Los Angeles community. More than a beauty contest, Srta. Panama-California is a reaffirmation of the self-confidence and the pride of the contestants representing their culture. This annual event encourages the young ladies with Panamanian origin to maximize their complete potential sharing a positive image of life and a good example to other young ladies with the same cultural background: sharing the pride of being Panamanian. Srta. Panama-California celebrates the vitality of our today's Panamanian Young ladies in California, living in a different culture and country, so preserving their heritage in their daily life is worthy to crown with them this title. We hope that our community supports this event every year, adorning our garden with their family flowers.
A Virtual Travel To Panama - Destination Panama This page aims to give you a broad overview of panama s art, culture, people, Newsgroup of panama soc.culture.panama Additional Information on panama http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/panama.htm
Extractions: Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this (Continent) nation, e.g.: official web sites of Panama, addresses of Panama and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accomodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Panama. With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers between 1904 and 1914. On 7 September 1977, an agreement was signed for the complete transfer of the Canal from the US to Panama by the end of 1999. Certain portions of the Zone and increasing responsibility over the Canal were turned over in the intervening years. With US help, dictator Manuel NORIEGA was deposed in 1989. The entire Panama Canal, the area supporting the Canal, and remaining US military bases were turned over to Panama by or on 31 December 1999.
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Extractions: Spring 2000, page 5 Indigenous Art in the Classroom Example of Indigenous Art in the Classroom Celtic Patterns Voodoo News Molas from Panama Hex Signs Classified Ads Our sponsors: Tagua Nut Carving Collection Tagua carvings of the Wounaan and the Emberá Indians of the Darien Province of eastern Panama click link below vloothuis.htm Our sponsors: MOLAS Art often represents the artists vision of the world around them. So is true of the molas masterfully created by the Kuna women who experience the beauty of the rainforests of Panama. Molas are traditionally colorful panels of cloth, which make up part of the Kuna womans blouse. Two panels, usually very similar, but seldom identical, make up the front and rear lower portion of the blouse.
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Extractions: Center Research Joint project between Japan and Panama for conservation of the historic district Research / cooperative activities Conferences / meetings Collection and transmission of information Staff History Joint project between Japan and Panama for conservation of the historic district Casco Antiguo, a listed site on the World Heritage, is a fort city developed as Spanish settlement in late 17th century. Centered on the main plaza, situated are historically and administratively important buildings such as the Presidential Office and Cathedral. Regarding the conservation of this historic quarters, the Institute, in collaboration with the government of Panama, carries out various programs as follows: the basic survey for drawing a master conservation plan; survey on countermeasure for stone deterioration; restoration and conservation planning of wooden structures; and thus aiming at transfer of techniques for conservation and restoration of cultural properties and training of personnel. Casco Antiguo, Historic district in Panama City
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Extractions: This region still exhibits traces of an agrarian tradition that is many thousands of years old, composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable farmers. The region is also home to an extraordinary genetic diversity, particularly renewable forest products from perennial species and from plants of known medicinal value. Many Panama villagers still maintain the cultural knowledge associated with this region. Some indigenous doctors in the region still transmit their knowledge orally. Their memories hold together a vast storehouse of recipes, mostly in verse, which they call a Wattoruwa In Panama tribal knowledge is still passed on through activity in institutions like the Kamatha or threshing floor, the pela or watch hut, and in war games such as Pora Po l and Ankeliya; performed annually. Hereditary skills are looked upon as Rajakariya or duty. Each villager specializes in a particular function, and together the whole village in consensus maintains their cultural calendar of ritual duty understood as protection of Nature's balance. Each villager has a unique importance. This cultural memory can still be realized in this region.
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