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Written by Ari Vanook
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Sunday, November 04 2007 |
It's a neighborhood where deluxe lifestyles of pink champagne and sleek plasma TVs clash with some of the poorer living conditions in the country. A district recognized around the world as a World Heritage Site for its awe-inspiring architecture and rare European-inspired plazas, yet one which simultaneously plays host to children too poor to even buy shoes for sports, and beggars unembarrassed to plead even for a nickel.
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Last Updated ( Monday, August 11 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, November 01 2006 |
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There is no doubt that Jewish Panamanians have become a driving force in the economy here. In order to see just how influential the Jewish community has become, just look through the yellow pages and count how many Jewish apellidos you can find next to large companies. This success did not occur overnight.
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Last Updated ( Monday, August 11 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, October 25 2006 |
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Out of the seven recognized indigenous tribes of Panama, the Kuna are the most organized and independent. They are also the most recognizable. There is no mistaking a Kuna woman. They wear beautiful and brightly colored tapestries called molas around their waists and wrap colorful beads around their wrists and calves. The beads are called winnis and are supposed to protect them from malicious spirits. Bright red scarves adorn their heads and they usually have a black line running vertically down the length of their nose with a gold ring placed through the septum. As we shall see, the Kuna have a very interesting and colorful history.
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Last Updated ( Monday, September 01 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, September 27 2006 |
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For those of you who don't already know, Reaggaeton is now a serious, established musical form that contains drum-machine beats derived from Jamaican dancehall rhythms, as well as some techno and house beats. While five years ago hardly anybody outside the Latino community heard about Reggaeton, now, it's hitting the mainstream in U.S. cities such as Chicago, New York, and Miami.
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Last Updated ( Monday, August 11 2008 )
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