Holidays in Panama

In Panama , as in all countries of the world, there are important dates, which are accompanied by merry festivals or, conversely, funeral processions. The population of Panama is mostly Catholic, therefore, such church holidays as Christmas and Easter are widely celebrated here. In addition to religious celebrations, in Panama, as well as all over the world, they love the New Year, In this review we will consider the holidays that are typical for this state.

Holidays in Panama

The main holidays of Panama are the Days of Independence . That's right: in the country this holiday is not one, but three:

  1. On November 3, the country celebrates the Day of Proclamation of Independence. It was on this day in the distant 1903 that Panama announced its separation from Colombia. Annually in early November, the country is decorated with state symbols, and the most popular commodity among street vendors are small national flags.
  2. November 10 marks the next Independence Day, which was named the Day of the first proclamation of independence. In 1821, residents of the largest at that time the city ​​of Panama proclaimed their independence from the Spanish crown. Usually for this holiday of Panama a colorful festival is timed - local people dress up in masks and bright costumes, arranging mass festivities. Actors portray the Spanish conquerors, dressed up in costumes of the Red Devils.
  3. November 28 marks the third day of independence - Panama's Independence Day from Spain. The holiday is also accompanied by an abundance of state symbols, cheerful processions and dances.

Another important national holiday of Panama is Flag Day , which is celebrated in the country on November 4. The festival is accompanied by loud music of the orchestra, in which the main roles are assigned to drums and pipes. The flag of Panama consists of white, blue and red colors, each of which has its own symbolic meaning. So, blue and red are symbols of political parties (liberals and conservatives), and white color is the world between them. Stars on the flag denote the following: blue - purity and honesty, red - power and law.

Very touching and family holidays in Panama - is Mother's Day, celebrated in the country on December 8, and Children's Day, which is celebrated on November 1:

Mourning dates of the country

In the history of Panama, there are many sad dates marked with tears and blood. Every year the Panamanians remember the victims of these terrible events:

Many holidays in Panama are considered official days off. If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the day off is postponed to Monday. Carnivals and city days do not always fall out for the weekend, but many Panamanians earn extra hours in advance to spend the holiday with their family.