“Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today.” - James Dean
Posted in Panama Journal on May 28th, 2008
Yesterday, I ranted about the lack of preparation that had gone on with the 159th anniversary parade of David. Today, I will provide some cropped photos that remove most of the distraction from the parade and allow you to see more of the participants.
The following photo was the first group in the parade.
Posted in Panama Journal on May 27th, 2008
What a disappointment! I love to go to parades. When I heard that David was having a parade last Sunday, celebrating its 159th anniversary, I made plans to go. It was to start at 11 and I was in my parking place across from the Dolegita Romero at 10 AM.
Why was I disappointed? Well, you [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Mar 15th, 2008
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I have just heard that tomorrow will be the Cabalgata de David. I don’t know the exact route yet. The route will pass by Parque Cervantes. The time will be around 3:00 PM. If some else has more specifics, feel free [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Jan 23rd, 2008
I received the following email about a fair in Concepcion. I am sure it is going on other days, but I haven’t seen a schedule. It may be going on now for all I know.
American Style Oldies at the Feria de la Candelaria
Fans of American Style Oldies will be able to rock and roll at [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Nov 13th, 2007
Saturday was the First Shout for Independence Parade. The start of the Panamanian independence is believed to have begun on November 10, 1821 when the town of Los Santos was lifted the Panama population against Spanish rule. The head of this revolt for freedom was reported to be 22 year old Rufina Alfaro, a young [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Nov 5th, 2007
On November 3, 1903, Panama declared its independence from Colombia. A Panamanian historian typically refers to this day as the day that Panama separated from Colombia. You will find many world references that call November 3, Panama’s Independence Day from Colombia. I am not a historian, but I will tell you that to many Panamanians, [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on May 6th, 2007
On my way to the airport this morning, I had to take a detour because there was a baseball parade going on. I stopped and took a couple photos. I was on a mission so I didn’t have time to take photos of the whole parade.
I did get the beginning of the parade.
Posted in Panama Journal on Mar 20th, 2007
Today was the day for the Cabalgata de David (i.e. the David Horse Parade). There were between 2,000 and 3,000 horsed in the parade. As with all parades, this has a big turnout. I think as much as anything the people come to see their friends and family as well as the horses. This is [...]
Posted in Holidays, Panama Journal, Videos on Nov 28th, 2006
All over Panama today there are parades going on. Boquete had a nice one and if you want to see how it went, check out Lee Zeltzer’s Boquete Guide Blog.
I took about 130 photos of the parade in David. I am going too show a fair number, but all will eventually get loaded into [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Nov 28th, 2006
Today is Panama’s celebration for its Independence from Spain. I have had so much fun at the other parades lately, that I figured, I might as well take in another.
It was a beautiful day and perfect for a walk so let’s go.
This photo shows the progress of the new apartments that are on my to [...]
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