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Monthly Archives: May 2014
Made in Casco: Unique Gifts
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo If you are looking for a unique gift to take home, something Panamanian but sophisticated, that was not only made in Casco but helps directly communities improve their quality of life you have two beautiful choices: Papiro y Yo and Karavan. Papiro y Yo works mainly with communities in the interior, towards Penonomé and what we call the “dry arch”. Karavan works with the indigenous communities and with the African descendants that live in Portobelo. Between the two you cover a big part of Panama`s cultural rainbow! While part of their production is at those … Continue reading
Made in Casco: Beer
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Just before the ramp that takes you into San Felipe, you`ll see a small pub at the bottom: La Rana Dorada, Casco`s small beer factory. Different flavors and textures, the master brewers and clients at Rana have fun and their product is famous in Panama City. They are also hosts of the Rana Dorada festival, which is organized by a group of scientists at Smithsonian who are studying Panama`s unique Golden Frog. Here is their Facebook page: HERE
Made in Casco: Fashion
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo For those with a taste for something new, made to fit, not for a mall, having a personal fashion designer might be a dream come true. Many think this is an expensive dream. It doesn´t have to be. Just call Gisela Sánchez. Now opening her own atelier in Casco Viejo, she is blending her fashion designer (and producer) work with uncommon retail products such as vintage clothing and unusual brands. It will be a space for fashion creativity… at an affordable price. The name of her shop will be “Mamitas”, and her own brand is … Continue reading
Made in Casco: Mitchelle Quiñones
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo I`m liking this “Made in Casco” concept every day more. It is allowing me to see this neighborhood differently and discovering cool stuff. For years, I had seen neighbor Mitchelle Quiñones with the most interesting jewelry on her. Never asked where she got it, until this past week when she told me she had a workshop in Casco and was producing her own line from there. Fantastic! She has her own Facebook Page and is starting to promote her brand. Check it out! Photos by Jorge Duarte
TEDx Panama City at Teatro Amador
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo I couldn´t believe it. I was in a line (and a long one!) to get into Teatro Amador. But it wasn´t the latest concert of the latest celebrity. We were all there to assist to TEDx Panama City, and the conversation was to be about culture and identity. We had a blast. From the bizarre to the concrete, speakers brought a broad spectrum, but everything related to education, cultural manifestations, cultural projects, cultural reflections and meditations. It closed with Panamanian saxophonist Yahaziel Arrocha playing his own interpretation of Suspiros de una Fea and with spoken … Continue reading
Made in Casco: Taller Colonial
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo You stretch Troy`s hand and you know he must have been a rugby player at some point (and I actually think he was!). His business, Taller Colonial, is the woodshop located behind Plaza Herrera, responsible for the beautiful floors of the American Trade Hotel events center, and general wood work at the hotel. Big smile and down to earth personality, he approaches work with the elegant simplicity of honest quality. Creative without compromising the product! works side by side with his team. Location: behind Plaza Herrera, at the back of the Danilo Pérez Foundation. How … Continue reading
“Made in Casco Viejo”: old trades by new artisans
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo. Checking out old adds from Panama “way back when”, I had a to smile on the sort of items you would find in the stores. Mainly fabrics, oils, leather, lace and other primary goods. Other adds would be for shoemakers, tailors ,pharmacies that knew how to mix herbs , seamstresses that were able to make a wedding dress from scratch and keep her work discreet so her clients could boast they had brought the dress “from Europe”. It is true that our world has lost touch with those old trades. However, a new generation of … Continue reading
Casco`s First 24 hrs Store
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Did you know Casco Viejo has a 24 hr store? right next to Habana Panama, a small 24 hr store opened. All the classics are there: milk, juice, basic flu medicine, sunblock, and miscellaneous stuff. Welcome!
Casco Viejo Featured in Norway? Yes!
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo The 100 hotels to visit before you die: Norwegian magazine Reisetips features the American Trade Hotel, Casco Viejo, Panama. What an honor! The article is, well, in Norwegian. But we can get an idea from Google Translations! HERE is the full article, enjoy!
Strength & Hope: Casco`s History Told Differently
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Hope, but specially change need effort. You need strength to pull it off, specially if your calling in life is to be an entrepreneur. And this is the path ex Casco Viejo gang “Ciudad de Dios” has taken. After going through an intense social program called “Esperanza” (Hope, from Fundacion Calicanto), they`ve changed their name to “Fortaleza” which means both Fortress and Strength. And now, guided by fellow Casconians and with help of the Esperanza team, they are giving their first baby steps towards a life in tourism. As a first step, they`ve set tours … Continue reading