Panamanian culture being part of other countries' lifestyle

There are many ways in which your country's culture can be known, and one of them is the one I am experiencing at present which is being ambassador because through you, your knowledge and all the information you have acquired since you were born until these days, people from all over the world can get to know how your country is like, and at the same time they know more about beliefs and customs. During my two-month stay at Ole Miss, I have had the opportunity to spread the Panamanian culture in many different ways such as, speeches, projects, talking with acquantainces who have become friends, and some others. When talking about academics, the most common way to do it is in class, mentioning a little bit about the outstanding topics which are, food, music, typical dresses, craftwork and daily activities; there are some other ways of exposing your international classmates about your culture which sometimes are slightly easier to describe because you are not under pressure of being graded.

Panamanian floklore can be experienced through a multitude of festivals, dances and traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation . Local cities host live Reggae en Espanol (in Spanish), Reggaeton, salsa and merengue performances. Outside of Panama City, regional festivals take place throughtout the year featuring local musicians (who play our traditional music which is "tipico"), and dancers. Another example of Panama's blended culture is reflected in the traditional products, such as woodscarvings, ceremonial masks and pottery, as well as in its architecture, cuisine and festivals.

An example of undisturbed, unique culture in Panama stems from the Kuna Indians who designe "the Molas." Mola is the Kuna Indian word for blouse, but the term mola has come to mean the elaborate embroidered panel that make up the front and back of a Kuna woman's blouse.

The eight wonder of the world is a Panamanian symbol that identifies us and make us happy of our citinzenship, and it is specifically our most relevant icon; The Panama Canal. This is one of our belongings that cannot be left at the moment of presenting my country Panama to others.