Panamanian flag
The flag of the Republic of Panama is the most famous and important national symbols of the Republic of Panama. It consists of a rectangle divided into four quarters: the upper left is a blue five-pointed star on white background; the upper right is red; bottom left is blue; and the lower right is a red pentagram on white background.
As part of the celebration of national holidays, each November 4 Day of national symbols is celebrated in Panama, a national holiday. On the occasion of this great celebration celebrations including parades and ceremonies, in which he pays tribute to the flag they are made.
Representative Elements of Panama
La Pollera:
Pollera is the name that is known in Central and South America and Spain to a variety of skirts and dresses that are characterized by their elaborate ornaments. The skirts are made of different materials such as cotton or wool, and often wear colorful decorations in different techniques, often with floral embroidery and lace designs.
In Panama, the skirts have evolved luxurious pieces made dress, with a cost ranging from a few hundred dollars to several thousand, depending on the amount of headdresses and carrying details. Its preparation can last in some cases, more than one year. Tembleques or mosquetas are pieces of gold jewelry and pearls used to accompany her skirt and are usually inherited in families for generations.
The Flower of the Holy Spirit:
Panama's national flower is the orchid known as the "Flower of the Holy Spirit", whose scientific name is Peristeria elata. It is characterized by an intense petals ivory, adorned in the center of his pamphlet with a well defined and delicate dove that blooms in the months of July to October.
It was declared a "national flower of Panama" on October 21, 1980 by the National Assembly of the Republic of Panama. It is an orchid species whose petals are white or even ivory. Some say that his form reminds a small dove. Is this symbolic magnitude that has every year during September takes place in the town of Herrera in the village of Mines an exhibition with his name Expoferia the Holy Ghost to pay homage, display it, contemplate and promote Regional Articles.
HARPÍA- EAGLE AVE OF PANAMA NATIONAL:
Law No. 18 of April 10, 2002 declared the Harpy Eagle as the national bird of the Republic of Panama. The eagle is also on the coat of arms of Panama.
poem
Panama, my homeland,
ground sweet, lovely!
Today I sing, Panama, with joy;
looking at you so great,
when I see your flag
tricolor lovely,
I would like to hug you with great joy
expressing to you my love.
Panama Soul
your forests I've heard the rumors;
I always enjoyed your calm
in your sky and I saw gorgeous colors.
Panama dear,
Oh let me die in your lap;
my life will be yours.
He remains free, beautiful Panama!
