Panama celebrations are often filled with food booths, games and public activities such as concerts with music and dancing. Religious holidays are celebrated in the homes after paying homage to Churches.
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
Panama New Year’s day is celebrated with fireworks, fire dances and loud parties. One tradition during New Year is to create effigies called “munecos” which are burnt as a sign to drive away bad luck.
Sunday, 9 January 2011: Martyr’s Day
This day is in remembrance of the people who died during the riots in 1964 over Panama Canal Zone.
Tuesday, 8 March 2011: Carnaval (Mardi Gras)
The Mardi Gras celebration is filled with parades of colorful traditional costumes, displaying their pride over their culture. It is celebrated with live concerts, booths, games and display of fireworks.
Friday, 22 April 2011: Good Friday
This is a Christian holiday which commemorates the crucifixion of Christ.
Sunday, 1 May 2011: Labor Day
This is an international celebrated holiday commemorating the works of the laborers.
Thursday, 3 November 2011: Independence Day
This day celebrates Panama’s independence from Colombia back in 1903.
Saturday, 5 November 2011: Colon Day
This day celebrates “Colombus Day” celebrating the discovery of the North Americas.
Thursday, 10 November 2011: Los Santos Uprising Day
This holiday remembers the uprising against the Spaniards in 1821.
Monday, 28 November 2011: Independence Day
This holiday marks Panama’s independence from Spain.
Thursday, 8 December 2011: Mothers’ Day
This day is celebrated in honor of all the Mothers and women.
Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day
This is a Christian holiday celebrating the Birth of Jesus Christ.
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