The Influence of Black Ethnicity on Panamanian Culture

The population that includes the black ethnicity in Panama has its origin between 1850, at the beginning of the construction of the railroad, when they were brought to carry out these works. Since those times they have remained in our territory, forming part of it, contributing their culture and customs.

The black offspring in Panama has generated a significant contribution in its population, in terms of culture and customs. Part of its cuisine, dances, folk music, plastic and artistic manifestations, clothing and celebrations are influenced by this ethnic group.

They are mainly concentrated in the provinces of Darién, Bocas del Toro, Colón and Panama. Where they show off their representative dances such as Congo, on dates such as International Black Day.