#1: Chiriqui Chatter: "US Consular Outreach Happened"

Michelle Javor, Vice Consul – Chief, American Citizens Services and Mayra Luaces, Foreign Service National Supervisor, met with a large group of US citizens at the first US Consular Outreach in David, Chiriquí last Friday. I would estimate that there were over 20 American Citizens in attendance.

As the announcing post had stated, their primary purpose was the following…Read the complete post now!

#2: Colteryahn.com (EN/ES) presents a first class, sparkling-with-life, pictorial review of the "Desfile de las Mil Polleras – Part 10: The Kuna Indians" (a folkloric parade that takes place every year)

The Kuna Indians are tribal people that are native to the islands and coasts of the San Blas territory.  Their colourful dresses and textile creations are easily identifiable by what’s known as a “Mola”; an intricate fabric artwork defined by their use of reverse aplique tecnique.  The Mola form a layered panels with designs that “pop” out at you.

Within the aboriginal cultures of this small strip of land that makes up the Isthmus of Panama, one can find the Embera people.  Formally known as the Chocoe, the Embera along with the Kuna are the tribes most respresentative of our exotic country.  Both cultures were borne out of the Darien Jungle, with the Embera people taking to the rivers and valleys. Continue reading this post, and visit his previous reports on this event!

#3: Leon Kadoch: "Bartenders Contest" in Panama City!

Well sometimes it is kinda sad to see some contests with pre-selected winners. Last night on my trip to "Play Lounge" we attended to a 42Below Bartender contest, the winner would go to New Zealand to the "World Cup" of Bartenders. The guys did an excellent job…BUT, now, head over his blog to get the scoop on this event!

#4: Al Aire Libre (ES), tells the tales of his adventures in the Panamanian rain forest: hiking, rafting, kayaking, tree-climbing and rain-forest canopy.It  seems like he never stops. I wonder when he has time to update the blog! Anyhow,…now he is looking for adventurous people like him to join them in the never ending fun quest!

#5: Diablo Rojo:  Feria Nacional de Artesanias (National  Handcrafts Show).  English version. Version en Español. Includes two videos: First: El Baile de la Batea,a dance with Afro-Caribbean roots performed by high school kids as part of a cultural program to rescue Panamanian traditions. Second, and interview with the owner of Vinos Tropicales, the only tropical-spirited winery in Panama.

#6: Wakalani on the Feria Nacional de Artesanias (ES). Her photography is stunning, get a taste now: "Este Paisito," you won't regret it :-)

#7: Jorge Yau is on vacation, YES, believe it or not…he is on vacation. See him with your own eyes: Wifi at the Coronado Resort. He raves about technology: camera phone, bluetooth wifi,…you name it, and shares a series of fun videos an photos from Four Wheel Coronado. Come on, take a peek!

#8: Pelle from Panama FAQ recorded a video from a trip he took from Panama City to Contadora island:

I created this video of our recent flight back and forth from Panama City to Isla Contadora. It features aerial shots of Panama City as well as Las Perlas. The soundtrack features some great Panamanian music. Watch the video!

I'll be back soon with more.