Experience Wearing a Typical Costume Panameno

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Live the experience of wearing a traditional Panamanian sweatshirt, which is to embrace a rich cultural tradition full of elegance and history.

The T-shirt is a beautifully handmade garment, usually made of fine cotton or linen, adorned with intricate embroidery, colored ribbons and elaborate lace.

Please provide the following measurements: height, weight, shoe size, ankle to waist measurement.

There are three options: the typical dress, the montuna sweatshirt and the congo sweatshirt.

Gala Chiffoner : It is the most elegant and representative traditional dress in Panama, it is the most elegant, with fine embroidery, abundant gold jewelry and treble,
Pollera montuna : It is a simpler and more practical version of the pollera originating in the rural areas of the interior of the country.

Pollera Congo : It is part of the Congo tradition of the Panamanian Caribbean coast, especially in the province of Colón made with pieces of fabric of many colors.

What's Included

Tremble
Bottled water
Jewelry box (bone top, tendril and between 4 to 8 chains)
Combs
Ballerina or montuna ballerina
Makeup
Photo shoot (you can take photos with your own equipment)
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Colores de Panamá

Lorenzo Victorian Street, Old Town, one block from Herrera Square in Old Town

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

They will be given a talk about the history and the different types of T-shirt, and then dress according to the option selected the dress and be able to take photos inside the place with their phones or in the Hererra square in the old town.

Please provide the following measurements: height, weight, shoe size, ankle to waist measurement.

There are three options: the typical dress, the montuna sweatshirt and the congo sweatshirt.

Gala Chiffoner : It is the most elegant and representative traditional dress in Panama, it is the most elegant, with fine embroidery, abundant gold jewelry and treble,
Pollera montuna : It is a simpler and more practical version of the pollera originating in the rural areas of the interior of the country.

Pollera Congo : It is part of the Congo tradition of the Panamanian Caribbean coast, especially in the province of Colón made with pieces of fabric of many colors.

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Panama All about

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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