What Are the “Diablos” We See on the Streets of Bocas?
To understand, we need an overview of what happens in Panama. The Diablos found in Panama are a cultural and traditional manifestation that has its roots in the colonial era. These devils are part of the dances and festivities representing “evil” in contrast with the “good” associated with the Catholic Church. The tradition of personifying […]
¿Qué son los diablos que vemos en las calles de Bocas del Toro?
Para comprender necesitamos una vista general de lo que sucede en Panamá. Los “Diablos” que se encuentran en Panamá, son una manifestación cultural y tradicional que tiene sus raíces en la época colonial. Estos diablos son parte de las danzas y festividades que representan el “mal” en contraste con “lo bueno” asociado a la iglesia […]
Bocas First Guari-Guari Talking Rescue
The “Bocas First Guari-Guari Talking Rescue” was held on May 28, 2021. W’appin deh?! (What’s happening there?) When you first reach Bocas del Toro, you will notice Jamaican-style English being spoken by locals -especially in Old Bank and Almirante- and all over the province where families speak it as a first language, along with Spanish. […]
For The Benefit of Bocas del Toro’s Youth: The Institute for Afro-descendant Excellence is Here
“If you don’t have a cultural identity, you don’t know who you are. You don’t know where you are going, or why you came to this world. We have come to stay; to create a legacy within the history of Bocas del Toro’s youth, so that they know who they are, where we come from, […]