Panama, Casco Antiguo, Casco Viejo Big news today in Panama, day No. 1 of the new Trade Promotion Agreement with the United States. As in many international agreements, its effects will be measured in the long term. On the short term, Panama seems to be looking forward to lowering its food costs and welcoming American…
Panama, Casco Viejo I opened the newspaper this past week and Casco came coming up again and again as the interesting place to be: it was the perfect backdrop for award winning photos (Carlos Endara Awards) and the place with the best restaurants and cafes of Panama City (Guide to Good Eating 2012). I know…
Panama, Casco Viejo Last night we went to the PRISMA Dance Festival at the Anita Villalaz. The show included performances by dance groups from Argentina, Mexico and USA. The informal ambiance of the Anita Villalaz brought in the perfect intimacy for beautiful experimental pieces about fear, angst for the unknown and the bizarre relationship dynamics…
Panamá Casco Viejo This week, Casco will be full of great events: Oct 22nd: Piano Contest at National Theater Oct 23rd: Gala finale (Piano Contest) at National Theater $20 Oct 23rd: Drawing with Style. Fashion event at Esquina Photo, corner of Calle 1era and A Avenue. [email protected] Oct 23rd: Cena Cine at Diablo Rosso: Moonrise…
Panama Casco Viejo About 15 pianists from all over will be competing this week (Oct. 16th to 23rd) at the National Theater in Casco Viejo. This is the Fifth edition of Panama`s International Piano Contest, and the participants countries include Japan, USA, Russia, Spain, Venezuela, Chile, China, Corea, Colombia and Cuba. Prizes range from $1,000…
Panama Casco Viejo Gathering material for the upcoming patriot holidays in Panama (pretty much all November), I came across this photo. The painting seems to be from the early Republic days, and depicts Panama as a beautiful lady holding a primitive version of the Panamanian flag. Poetic license has been applied in many aspects of…
Panama Casco Viejo Did you ever see that TV show called “Connections 2000” where they started with something simple like jelly and ended up linking it to solar panels?. I did and loved it. In a way, working and living in Casco is a little bit like that, there is a story behind most things…
Panama Casco Viejo “Pequeños Gigantes” (Little Giants) is a popular Panamanian TV talent Show,, where kids compete in teams and are viewed by thousands of people. For many, it is a dream, and to get there, an amazing effort. This week`s competition had a very special member: José Garrido, a student of Enlaces, Fundacion Calicanto`s…
Panama Casco Viejo Big article about Casco Viejo coming out on Travel and Leisure November issue! Very well written, the piece is by Stephen Drucker. Check it out here: CASCO VIEJO: Panama`s up and coming district This is my favorite part: “It’s just three avenues wide and nobody uses addresses. Architecturally encyclopedic, designated a UNESCO…
Panama, Casco Viejo Little by little, Panama is getting to be known for its cultural festivals, but very specially, Casco Viejo. First, it was the Danilo Pérez Jazz Festival, and then the Music Festival, followed by a Theater Festival (FAE) and eventually a dance week organized here and there. Some of these have grown beyond…