What are the traditions of Volcan and Cerro Punta, Chiriqui Province, Panama?
Nelson Vega
It is a tradition in Volcan to have a parade to celebrate the separation from Spain, which is held on the 28th of November. This is also a holiday for the whole country of Panama, but bands go to specifically Volcan to join the parade there. A few festivities throughout the year are local to Volcan and Cerro Punta. One of the local holidays that they celebrate is Fiesta Dela Papa (Festival of the Potato; Volcan and Cerro Punta have an...
It is a tradition in Volcan to have a parade to celebrate the separation from Spain, which is held on the 28th of November. This is also a holiday for the whole country of Panama, but bands go to specifically Volcan to join the parade there. A few festivities throughout the year are local to Volcan and Cerro Punta. One of the local holidays that they celebrate is Fiesta Dela Papa (Festival of the Potato; Volcan and Cerro Punta have an agricultural history that extends to the present day), where they have dancing and processions.
Posted October 22, 2014