According to its organizers, the ninth edition of this traditional celebration, which is now taking place face to face, could represent more than $25 million in revenue for the Western Region, as well as a significant increase in the number of visitors.
According to the head of the Panama Tourism Authority, Evan Escilders, hotel occupancy is at maximum capacity and neighboring regions such as Coclé and Veraguas have also benefited.
The program provides for the passage in their typical costumes of just over 100 delegations and artists from all over the country, as well as 13 floats that will depart from the Los Santos Governor’s Office, passing Carlos Lopez Street, Bolivar Street, November 8th Street. It will culminate in Braga Square.
The show will also include a strict apparatus for security, civil protection and public health, which will be deployed for several days to prevent new infections with the Covid-19 virus, at a time when more than 250,000 people are expected to participate.
It has also been shown that food and beverage vendors undergo health monitoring early on and thus ensure optimal condition of products.
In this show, the typical national costume stands out: the skirt and all the elements that complement it, such as shrugs, accessories and makeup.
In addition to the ladies who wear these clothes, they are accompanied by gentlemen, who wear the shirt, trousers, and painted hat.
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