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Culture and traditions Panama

 Traditions and customs

Partying is entirely part of the Panamanian way of life. As a result, folks' traditions such as Tipico in the centre of Panama are omni-present. It alone has formed a style of music, cuisine, dancing and costumes. To be discovered particularly at the time of the many organized festivals. Music and dances are everywhere, let us mention, among many other national dances - Mejorana, punto and tamborito. For the occasion, female dancers wear the pollera (traditional costume worn at the time of festivities). Unavoidable in Panama, the Carnival is celebrated over 5 days during which the whole country comes to a standstill.

 To read, see, listen

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books The Tailor of Panama, by John Le Carré. $$ (novel)
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movies The Tailor of Panama,by John Boorman (2001)
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music Los Exitos - compilation CD of Panamanian music.
The best of Ruben Blades
Live at the Jazz Showcase, by Danilo Perez - jazz pianist (CD under the label ArtistShare 2005)
Hasta que el cuerpo aguante, by Samy and Sandra Sandoval (Sony Music)