(prensa.com) The Administrator of the Panama Tourism Authority (PTA), Solomon Shamah said that this year the Carnival has been better than in most years I've seen. " According Shamah, carnival 2011 are looking good "by the Panamanian people has been ported to the height and security sectors [that] have done a remarkable job." 'All are welcome' As for the … [Read more...]
The Queen’s greeting
(prensa.com) Andrea Alejandra Quintero, Queen of Calle Arriba de Las Tablas, in the culecos in yesterday morning in the park Belisario Porras, where thousands gathered. In this sector of the country, Carnival Sunday developed normally, reported the mayor Orlando Ochoa. Noted the presence of many foreign tourists and a few steals in comparison to other years. In the … [Read more...]
Two killed in first 100 hours of Carnival in Panama
(Panama America) The first hundred hours of Mardi Gras celebration in Panama have left two dead on roads outside the areas of celebrations, 15 injured or affected by different causes and almost fifty detainees, the Government reported today. According to a report from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), consisting of all security agencies and first responders, … [Read more...]
Panama Carnival parade delayed, but very colorful
(Midario) They had to wait more than two hours later than scheduled, but that did not seem to dent the enthusiasm of hundreds of people who came yesterday, Saturday, to the coastal strip and Balboa Avenue to witness the parade on the first day of carnival . CHARIOT Led by his royal majesty, Yinnela I, walking in a float inspired by the sea's resources, the carnival … [Read more...]
Traffic for Carnival at highest level of all time
(prensa.com) Officials with transit authority ATTT reported that record numbers of vehicles headed to the interior for Carnival celebrations this weekend. The agency reported that about 40,000 vehicles passed through La Chorrera on Friday and more than 70,000 passed through that area on Saturday. This is about 40,000 more vehicles than during Carnival weekend last … [Read more...]