(Newsroom Panama) Shakira, The Colombian sensual, singing, sensation, ended her Sun World Tour of Latin America at the Figali Center on Tuesday April 12, in fittingly Panamanian style, starting half an hour late. In return, Panama’s adoring citizens almost filled the Figali Center, providing their contribution to the performer’s climb to becoming the biggest earning … [Read more...]
Panamanians and visitors alike attend Shakira concert
(Midiario.com) Neither the strong sun that lit up the causeway and caused an intense heat on the skin did deter the hundreds of fans since 3:30 in the afternoon yesterday to join their ranks began to appreciate the presentation of euphoria Shakira. Brunette, Blonde, Chinese, mestizos and blacks, people of all ethnic backgrounds you can imagine, made up the large number … [Read more...]
Devils and Congos keep the traditions of Colón, Panama alive
(Prensa.com) Since 2000 the rescuers of Colón traditions is dodone with the Festival of Diablos and Congos that in 2011 reached its seventh edition. For the event's executive producer, Robert King, the festival is a showcase of what normally happens in every town up the coast of Colon. Idea of preserving the customs associated with the Congos, through the festival, stems … [Read more...]
Getting Fit in Casco Viejo
(Panama Casco Viejo) Getting fit is viewed as one of the hardest things for people. Everyone has their favorite excuse, I know I use cuddling with my dog in the mornings more than once, as a good alternative to jumping and sweating at 5 a.m. So far, getting fit in Casco Viejo has been for the outdoors type. Either running to Ancon Hill (which is a great one hour run in … [Read more...]
Latin American Film Festival at Casco Viejo, Panama
(Panama Casco Viejo) This week the Canal Museum at Casco Viejo (Panama) will be hosting a mini Latin American Film Festival. For those who like revolutions and probably blood in your movies, the theme will be “Independence Wars and Revolutions in Latin America”. Starting tomorrow, and until April 27th, most movies are at 6 p.m. See the schedule at the photo … [Read more...]