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Panama Independence Day

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Independence Celebrations

Panama is very proud of their independence so much so that they celebrate it several days in the year. The first day celebrates its independence from Spain, as it used to be an ancient Iberian crown colony. This is celebrated on November 28th. The year of independence from Spain is 1821. Then, on November 3rd, they celebrate the declaration of independence of Panama from Colombia, which was made in 1903, which was an important state, with the working canal, and they received assistance from the then president of the USA Theodore Roosevelt. Also like other holidays, there is the flag day, on 4th of November, the day after the declaration of independence of Colombia, or the day of the constitution in 1946, which is March 1st, and the anniversary of the revolution on October 11th (1968), which is also Columbus Day.

On the day of independence, people dance in the streets. There are military parades in the old town, next to the sea, there are typical food stalls on the street, loud music plays and it is overall very cheerful. As always in the old quarter it is better to not stay out too late alone.
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It was not independence but SEPARATION

no fue independencia sino SEPARACION

El 3 de noviembre celebramos nuestra SEPARACION DE PANAMA CON COLOMBIA, el 28 de noviembre celebramos nuestra INDEPENDENCIA DE PANAMA DE ESPAÑA. España nos colonizó y gobernó hasta que fuimos lo suficientemente capaces de gobernarnos solos (como quien deja el lecho de sus padres) y decidimos independizarnos, luego nos unimos voluntariamente a Colombia por el sueño de Bolívar (como quien se casa) y al ver el injusto trato que recibimos de Colombia nos separamos (como quien se divorcia).
November 3rd we held our SEPARATION OF PANAMA WITH COLOMBIA, November 28 we celebrate our INDEPENDENCE OF PANAMA IN SPAIN. Spain colonized us and ruled until they were capable enough to govern alone (as one leaves the bed of their parents) and decided to become independent, then we join voluntarily Colombia by the dream of Bolivar (as that house) and seeing the unjust treatment we received from Colombia parted (as one who is divorced).
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Inspiring

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Personas que aman sus colores y su nación es un desfile que te enseña lo maravilloso de este pueblo, luchador y pintoresco. Es una experiencia que te dejará con ganas de conocer y entender más sobre la historia de Panamá.
Inspirer, people who love their colors and their nation is a parade that teaches you how wonderful this town, fighter and quaint. It is an experience that will leave you wanting to know and understand more about the history of Panama
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very nice

muy bonito

muy bonito
very nice
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