Events
490 years of Panama City
On Thursday, August 13, a poetry recital will take place at 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, August 14, a folklore dance presentation will take place at the same hour. On Saturday, August 15, different folklore presentations and poetry recitals by students will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. The recitals, called “declamaciones”, are a customary national tradition. The proud recital of specially-selected poems written by acclaimed Panamanians is highly respected for the nationalistic values which are transmitted in the phrases.
Entrance to the informative visitor center at Panama Viejo and a trip to the top of the-restored tower costs $3, retirees $2, children 50 cents and under eight years free. Enjoying the activities and browsing handicrafts is also free of cost. Information: 226-8915 or 226-9364.
One concert, three singers
Argentine rock-pop singer Axel is on tour with his “Celebra la Vida” (Celebrate Life) tour. He will be in Panama at the Anayansi Theater in the ATLAPA Convention Center on Tuesday, August 11 at 8:00 p.m. He will be promoting his new album “Universo” as well as singing hits from his very popular previous CD. The title song “Celebra la Vida” became an international hit.
 Axel |
 Pamela Cortés |
 Iván Barrios |
The opening acts of the show include Ecuadorian singer Pamela Cortés and Panamanian rock and roller Iván Barrios. “For me it is an honor to share the stage with Axel”, says Pamela, “and especially in Panama, a country which has always opened its doors for me, I am sure that it will be a wonderful night for everyone.”
Tickets start at $25 and are available at Blockbuster and at the box office.
Disney on Ice
Disney on Ice´s “100 Years of Magic” will be presented at the Roberto Duran Arena Juan Diaz from August 11 to 16. The “100 Years of Magic” show features 65 Disney characters from 18 beloved Disney stories. Mickey Mouse, Jiminy Cricket and all of the Disney Princesses will be there. Tickets cost from $12 to $50 and are available at TicketCenter (279-1010). Shows are Tuesday, August 11 at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, August 13 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Friday, August 14 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 15 at 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 16 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Miss Tourism presentation
The 16 beautiful young ladies competing for the title of Miss Tourism International Panama will make thier official presentation at Discoteca Guru Clubbing Cult in the Calle Uruguay nightlife district on Saturday, August 15. The contestants will be competing in the talent round of the paegent on this night. Tickets will cost $10 at the door.
The producers at Oshunlab Productions report that each of the girls will represent a province or a place in Panama and that national pride in the tourism and cultural riches of Panama play a big part in this paegent. The Royal Casino at the Marriott is sponsoring the event. The final contest will be held at the Ascanio Arosemena Theater in Balboa on October 3.
Folklore dance show
A special folklore event entitled “Panama Querida” (Beloved Panama) will be held on Saturday, August 15. The two-hour show will be filled with expressions of folkloric tradition from throughout all the regions of Panama. Embera, African, Spanish and even Bocas del Toro dances will be carried out by over 30 dancers. Music will be played by 12 live musicians. It is a producion of El Grupo Folklórico Panamá, which has 20 years of experience entertaining audiences.
Tickets cost between $5 and $10. The show begins at 8:00 p.m. at Teatro Nacional in Casco Viejo. For more information call Fermín Garibaldi at 6682-4220.
Country Fairs
 Every city, village and region in Panama has its own annual religious celebration dedicated to a patron saint. These festivals provide a colorful and charming way to experience local traditions and beliefs.
Aug 13-16 Manito Festival, Ocú, Herrera province.. |