|
|
||||||||||||
 |
|||||||||||||
The True Colors Of Panamanian CultureThe diverse nature of Panamanian culture is something to look forward to. The Panamanian culture compliments the history of Panama. It has imbibed many influences over time. The colonial era settlements to the present times of multi-race communities and of course the native Indian people has left overriding influences to Panamanian culture. Panama was in control of the Spanish rule and this was another contributing reason to it’s cultural union. If you take a look into the Panama Canal region you will find a strong presence of the North American culture. Panama customs by way of their music, their dance, their festivities, their literature and even their cuisine simply speak for themselves. Moreover, the co-existence of the many influences in Panamanian culture is strongly evident in how the people of Panama lead their lives. People inhabiting the urban areas, particularly the Panama Canal area (where the US army was based in the days when the construction work of the Canal was under progress), lead refined, sophisticated lives. In the spheres of art, architecture, music or sports, the cities represent a modern society, thanks to the US influence, which is much-too apparent. Conversely, the Panama countryside with its
cattle ranches and horses and Spanish folk songs, continues to be
the stronghold of Hispanic culture. The native people of Panama
restricted in the small land pockets here and there also continue
to contribute immensely to Panamanian culture. Thus, the netted
bags and beaded necklaces made by the Guaymí people and the
brightly embroidered textiles called Molas have brought Panama’s
artwork and handicrafts global appreciation. What’s more,
the epic poems of the Kuna people focus another aspect of the culture
of Panama.
|
|
||||||||||||
