Comments on: A Taste of Panamanian Culture

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:41:21 +0000

In reply to tammyonthemove. That's true. I like that it helps keep the culture alive not just for the tourists but also for the local people!

By: tammyonthemove

tammyonthemove — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:07:11 +0000

I don’t mind these shows, as sadly this is often the only place where you can still see traditional outfits like that.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:12:38 +0000

In reply to Alana – Paper Planes.

Thanks Alana! This show was such a challenge to photograph, I definitely appreciate the kudos 🙂

By: Alana - Paper Planes

Alana - Paper Planes — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 03:03:41 +0000

That first photo is gorgeous – it looks like a still from an old movie!

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 00:27:46 +0000

In reply to Corinne. That's a great way to look at it, Corinne! While I'm sure I could have seen some authentic pollera dancing somewhere in Panama, this was a much easier way to experience it ;)

By: Corinne

Corinne — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 10:42:22 +0000

Alex, I love the cultural shows and oftimes will seek them out. Like you, I don’t always find them to be great, but it’s so difficult to experience this in a more organic way as I’m not usually in a country long enough to be invited to a wedding or whatever. Great post.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 03:28:49 +0000

In reply to Rashaad. What an amazing stroke of luck! I love festivals and try to attend them wherever possible, but I can't say I've ever stumbled upon one :)

By: Rashaad

Rashaad — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:14:09 +0000

I do love attending fun cultural events on vacation. And they’ve even better when they’re free.

Once in Japan (where I used to live), I stumbled into a taiko festival in Kumamoto and it was so awesome. The only reason I knew about was because the venue was next to the bus terminal. Anyway, I was a member of a taiko group in Japan so I love hearing good taiko. That festival was so much fun!

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 03:52:55 +0000

In reply to Sam. I would be ALL OVER a water puppet show. Sadly don't think I'll actually be in New York this Halloween. Booo! PS: Are you on Twitter? I tweeted one of your Vietnam posts but I couldn't tag you!

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 03:45:00 +0000

In reply to Jen. I would be ALL OVER the fondue! Sounds like my kind of party :)