Panamanian culture is a hybrid of African, Native Panamanian, and European culture – specifically Spanish. For example, the tamborito is a Spanish dance that was blended with Native American rhythms and dance moves. Dance is a symbol of the diverse cultures that have coupled in Panama. Panama’s culture is the result of its geographical location and history. The movement of people throughout the country’s history created a melting pot of cultures that resulted in a highly diverse and unique national identity.
Panama’s culture is the result of its geographical location and history. The movement of people throughout the country’s history created a melting pot of cultures that resulted in a highly diverse and unique national identity.
There are elements in the folklore of the central provinces that were highly influenced by the Spanish colonizers, such as the national dress “The Pollera” and the golden jewelry that is worn with the outfit. The northern province of Colon was very influenced by its large number of Afro-Antillean descendants that brought some of their customs into the local culture, as in the “Congo Queen” dance and colorful Caribbean outfits. Elements of the local indigenous communities, the original inhabitants of the isthmus, can also still be seen in the country’s idioms and traditions, and in their most traditional sense within the indigenous territories. The process of cultural assimilation continues to this day, with every new group of migrants contributing to the melting pot in their own unique way.
Casco Antiguo Spanish School
Immerse yourself in Spanish with our popular Small Group Intensive Spanish course in Panama City, Panama’s Casco Antiguo (Old Quarter). Develop your language skills in an interactive small group environment, with an average class size of 2-3 and a maximum of 4. Learning Spanish in Panama should be a unforgettable experience. Forget dry, mediocre classes and boring lesson plans. Our Spanish school in Panama offers an engaging, one-of-a-kind experience to students who want to learn Spanish– real Spanish– in an authentic and stimulating atmosphere. Spend some time with us, and you’ll walk away feeling more confident than ever in your Spanish-speaking abilities. You’ll be able to hold a real conversation in Spanish, whether you’re in Panama, back home, or continuing your travels through the radiant Spanish speaking world.
