(NewsroomPanama)Over 100 schools , 41 state and civic delegations and eight independent bands took part in the November 3 parades on two city routes, to mark 107 years of separation from Columbia. Bomberos, a crowd favorite Skirts of many participating girl students were longer than in previous years,and ties for boys had to be knotted at the neck, following a new … [Read more...]
Grocery Shopping in Panama: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
(PanamaGringo)When most of us think about moving abroad one of the last things we consider is where we’re going to stock our cabinets. So it was funny to me that on my first day in Panama City after enjoying my morning cup of coffee and taking in the views I got ready and headed to the grocery store. It’s that daunting task that we all hate to do even in our home … [Read more...]
Panama November Holidays
(BoqueteGuide) Nov 2 – Day of the Dead, (not at all like Mexico, no parades) Nov 3 – Separation from Columbia Nov 4 – Day of the Bandera ( Flag Day) a Day off from work Nov 5- Colon Day, A day off from Work Nov 10 – First Cry for Independence ( Not sure of this is a legal day off from work.) Nov 28 – Independence day, … [Read more...]
Bocas Yoga Studio in Bocas Del Toro
(Movingtopanama)Bocas Yoga celebrates its one year anniversary this month! The custom-built studio is a welcome addition to making Bocas Del Toro a top tourist destination of Panama. It offers visitors to the Caribbean islands of Bocas Del Toro a healthy outlet and a space to meet like-minded people. It is with an open heart, full of gratitude, that I teach yoga out … [Read more...]
Getting Ready to Party in Casco Antiguo!
Big day tomorrow in Casco Viejo! Big month, in fact. November is known as Panama´s “vacation month” since it has tons of Patriot holidays. After Halloween (well, this is not a Patriot Holiday as you may have guessed) we have: Day of the Dead (or of All Saints) on November 2nd, celebration of our Separation from Colombia (Nov. 3rd), Flag Day (4th), Colon`s Day (5th), Los … [Read more...]