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“Verano Cultural”

Ruben Blades concerts headlines ACP summer cultural program

Ruben Blades concerts

For the tenth consecutive year, the Panama Canal Administration (ACP) will roll out a first-rate cultural program called “Verano Cultural” (Cultural Summer) so that Panama’s citizens can enjoy music and musical theatre outdoors during the dry season. The performances, including two concerts by Panamanian salsa star and former Tourism Minister Ruben Blades, will be held throughout the country until Sunday, February 5.

The Ruben Blades concerts, just as all the ACP Verano Cultural presentations, are free to the public. The first one will be held on Friday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m. on the steps of the Canal Administration Building. The second is in Chitré on Sunday, February 5 at 4:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Rico Cedeño Baseball Stadium.

ACP Administrator Alberto Alemán Zubieta, says that the Verano Cultural program connects Panamanians to their Canal.

“Verano Cultural” events presentation calendar

Friday, January 20 / Viernes 20 de enero – 7:00 p.m.
- Parque Juan Demóstenes Arosemena, Santiago, Veraguas – Obra musical/ Musical “La Décima del Diabólico”.
Wednesday, January 25 / Miércoles 25 de enero – 7:00 p.m.
- Parque 19 de octubre, Aguadulce, Coclé – Obra musical/ Musical “La Décima del Diabólico”.
Friday, January 27 / Viernes 27 de enero - 7:00 p.m.
- Parque Porras, Las Tablas, Los Santos – Obra musical/ Musical “La Décima del Diabólico”.
Tuesday, January 31 / Martes 31 de enero – 7:00 p.m.
- Centro Comercial La Doña, 24 de diciembre, Panamá – Obra musical/ Musical “La Décima del Diabólico”.
Wednesday, February 1 / Miércoles 1 de febrero- 7:00 p.m.
- Steps of the Canal Administration Building/ Escalinatas del Edificio de la Administración, Panamá – 20 years of the Folcloric Band of Panama Channel/ 20 años del Conjunto Folklórico del Canal de Panamá.
Thursday, February 2 / Jueves 2 de febrero – 7:00 p.m.
- Steps of the Canal Administration Building / Escalinatas del Edificio de la Administración, Panamá – Musical/ Obra musical “La Décima del Diabólico”.
Friday, February 3 / Viernes 3 de febrero – 7:00 p.m.
- Steps of the Canal Administration Building/ Escalinatas del Edificio de la Administración, Panamá – Ruben Blades in Concert/ Rubén Blades en concierto.
Sunday, February 5 / Domingo 5 de febrero- 4:00 p.m.
Parking of Rico Cedeño Baseball Stadium, Chitré/ Estacionamientos del Estadio Rico Cedeño, Chitré – Ruben Blades in Concert/ Rubén Blades ("el poeta de la salsa") en concierto.

Five Cities

The other special performances that will the held on the steps of the Administration Building and around the county in Santiago, Aguadulse, Last Tablas and Chitré feature Panamanian folklore and offer an excellent opportunity to experience Panama’s unique and diverse cultural offerings.