A research team studying biodiversity at the Hannibal Bank Seamount off the coast of Panama has captured unique video of thousands of red crabs swarming in low-oxygen waters just above the seafloor.
No one had ever observed this species so far south, and to find a species at the extreme of their range and to be so abundant is very unusual.
These crabs migrate up and down the water column and are favored prey for yellowfin tuna. They are also an important food source for a variety of other fish, birds, and marine mammals.
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The Pollera and Somberero Pintado: Symbols of Panamanian Culture
La Pollera
Refers to the traditional costume of Panama worn by women consisting of a skirt and a blouse. Its origins are that of Spanish clothing worn by peasant women in the seventeenth century. The most iconic pollera is that of the pollera de gala; its development began when upper-class Spanish women started settling in the Americas. Since their lavish clothing was unsuitable for the tropical climate, they would appropriate the dress of their [Spanish] servants. However to make them appear more luxurious they would decorate the garments with lavish embroidery and lace. This type of pollera was eventually adopted to the white criollo and mestizo population; and to this day is seen as a national symbol of Panama. Traditionally a woman owns two polleras in her life; one during childhood and the other when she becomes an adult. Typically polleras de gala are handmade of white linen and embroidered with colorful patterns such as flowers and fruit. However, there are many different variations of polleras outside of the pollera de gala, and differences base on region. Another common type of the pollera is that of the pollera congo, with its origins among the Afro-Colonial population of Colón. The most common style of the pollera congo is a colorful patchwork one made by the use old fabrics, and it reflects the polleras worn by African women during the days of slavery. A woman who wears a pollera is referred to as an empollerada.
Polleras are usually accompanied by jewelry and accessories. The most common ones are the peinetasandtembleques. Peinetas are golden tortoise-shaped combs that surround the head like a halo, while tembleques are ornaments made of wire, pearls, or crystals; attached to the peinetas. These two accessories are often passed down by families as heirlooms.
El Sombrero Pintado
Is a traditional Panamanian hat most commonly worn by men, but occasionally by women as well. Recognized by its distinctive pattern of white and black rings, its origins are in the province of Coclé, however these days its seen as a national icon similar to pollera de gala. It is handwoven using the fibers of plants bleached in the sun; the rings that are black are made by using an Indigenous method of boiling fibers with chisná bush leafs, which cause a natural black dye. The cost of a hat is based on the number of rings, and hats with more than twenty rings can take up to a month to make.
Grab a snack, this is a long private jet flight attendant vlog! I had bugs in my layover hotel, catering orders that went wrong, power outages & more. Thanks for all of your input on keeping this vlog long or splitting it up into two flight attendant vlogs. Please leave me a thumbs up and thank you for watching!In this vlog I fly to Panama for an overnight, have a few hours in…
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Un proyecto cortometraje/ documental a nivel latino busca dar a conocer historias de madres que hayan perdido a sus hijas debido al aborto clandestino. Amigas, sobrinas, hermanas, primas, novias o quién sea que conozca la historia de alguien que quiso decidir sobre su cuerpo y hoy sienten su ausencia.
Sí conocen a alguien que no quiera callar más, que esté hartx de ser llamadx locx, histericx o asesinx y quiera contar lo que alguna chica ya no pudo puede escribirme a este blog o a Instagram @ts.priscila en cualquier parte de Latinoamérica, y a quien quiera aportar algo a este proyecto de cualquier forma.
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo meets with Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela in Panama City, Panama on October 18, 2018. Read more about the Secretary’s meeting with the President here, and follow the Secretary’s trip to Panama and Mexico here.
Born Angela Gisele Brown, she’s of Afro-Panamanian descent. She’s married to Prince Maximillian of Liechtenstein, the second eldest prince.
She is a non-celebrity who married into royalty with full support of the throne. This was back in 2000. This helped pave the way for later royal-nonroyal marriages in the european monastic sphere.
Show this picture to anyone who says black girls can’t be princesses then ask them why they don’t have a palace.
The two went on to have an adorable son (Alfons, born in 2001)
Lookit those cheekies
This is her when she turned 57 by the way:
Some people can only hope to look this good.
That’s all really I just wanted to let yall know that black princesses exist in every form and fashion, even in Europe. So go on and flaunt those tiaras. Add extra sparkles too, since Liechtenstein is the 3rd richest country in the world. You wouldn’t want to be inaccurate.
“My husband and I traveled to Panama for a brief vacation. Before leaving, several people asked why we chose Panama over more popular destinations in the Caribbean or Costa Rica. I’m so glad we went with our gut! We went in July, which is the rainy season, but we were lucky and got great weather. We didn’t know what to expect, but had a really great time.
AfroLatino Travel did a great job explaining the best way to get around the city. My favorite part of the trip to Panama was hands down the day trip to Portobelo and Isla Grande. I don’t think we would’ve made it without AfroLatino Travel’s help. The trip is easy, but some parts are informal and a bit tricky with limited Spanish. They explained everything we needed to know about how to rent a car, make the two hour drive, and where to catch the ferry to get to Isla Grande. The local people in Portobelo run the ferry and provide an inexpensive and reliable ride to the island. The beautiful beach is relaxing and truly worth the trip. We also got to see Panama’s beautiful countryside and met wonderful people along the way.
If you are thinking about visiting Panama, go! The people are friendly, the food is great, and with AfroLatino Travel’s help, you can navigate away from the city and experience some great hidden treasures."
“When I realized I would have a 22 hour layover in Panama for my flight from Quito, Ecuador to Chicago, I knew immediately who to contact in order to make the most of my first time in Central America, Afro Latino Travel! Dash Harris responded almost immediately with several different options based upon my interests in experiencing cultural, historical and culinary aspects of the African Diaspora in Panama. Upon landing in Panama City at 8:00AM on the Pacific Coast, we took an hour bus to Colón province on the Atlantic Coast, and from there made our way to the port city of Portobelo by bus.
Culturally I was most intrigued by the Black diversity of Colón, owing to generations of Black immigrants from Jamaica, Barbados and other Caribbean islands, who spoke English, patois, French and Spanish and brought the cultural traditions of the Antilles to the Atlantic coast of Panama. Historically, I was blown away by the rich history of Portobelo. Located in a natural bay, the small, beautiful and rural city features at least three Afrodiasporic sites of cultural heritage. The Church of the Black Christ, a colonial era fort overlooking the bay with a sobering hold where enslaved Africans were held, and an annual festival known as the Diablo Tun Tun representing Panama’s rich and sustained tradition of Afrodiasporic religion and secret Congo societies.
From strolling through the historic and majestic sites of Portobelo to lounging on the almost private beaches of La Angosta, where fresh avocados fall from the tree and to your feet, I had such a rich and diverse experience traveling throughout Panama in less than 24 hours, thanks to the Afro Latino Travel, that I could not have done on my own, and doubt most mainstream travel agencies specialize in respectful Afrodiasporic cultural engagement.”
“Last December, my boyfriend and I traveled to Panama for a week to escape the brutal East Coast winter. Many of the things we enjoyed were thanks to the help of AfroLatino Travel and Dash Harris.
Dash helped us through the entire planning process and before we left the States we had four different itineraries we could choose from once we landed. She picked us up from the airport and gave us amazing tips and destinations that we definitely wouldn’t have found on our own––like the best places to eat (El Caribe!!!!!), what to see, and most importantly, how to get there. It was beyond helpful, and allowed us to have a really special experience. The best, and most adventurous part of our trip, was the bus ride from Panama City to Bocas del Toro. Without Dash, there’s NO WAY we would have made it to that gorgeous island.
If you’re looking for a memorable travel experience, that’s full of culture, history, great food, and amazing people, AfroLatino Travel will not let you down.”
We are very fortunate to have family in Bonifay that will house my household until we figure out our long term plans. In the immediate we are going down to Panama City multiple times a week to deliver supplies to our neighbors and friends who are still in the middle of Panama City.
Since all of our places of employment is destroyed and our supervisors scattered to the wind we have no idea when we will get paid next, if ever. We are using the limited financial rescourses we have to get supplies but we are tight on funds.
If you can, please help us help those who cannot reach the food/water distribution points and to gather other resources like Fix-a-Flat, fuel, OTC meds, pet food and more resources that are not being distributed by charities
GOODBYE. Is there such a thing as upbeat sad love songs? I didn’t think so until I made this mix and realized that heartbreaks doesn’t need to be a “wailing like a baby while slowly sliding down the wall” moment or it can be but you’re crying and dancing to this mix instead. Download.
Tracks:
Bahamas - Lost In The Light Aloe Blacc - Love Is The Answer Disclosure - Latch feat. Sam Smith Sean Bones - Here Now Gotye - I Feel Better We Are Trees - You Miike Snow - Bavarian #1 (Say You Will) The Black Keys - Little Black Submarines Jack White - Love Interruption Heartless Bastards - Down In The Canyon Delta Spirit - California The Shins - Simple Song alt-J - Breezeblocks Icona Pop - Nights Like This The Other Tribe - Skirts Brass Knuckles - Bad Habits Asa - Why Can’t We The Bamboos - Where Does The Time Go? Feat. Aloe Blacc Seeker Lover Keeper - Light All My Lights Glass Animals - Cocoa Hooves Panama - Magic Favored Nations - Blame Game (Alternative Mix) Hot Chip - Look At Where We Are St. Lucia - Closer Than This Hermitude - Paradise
Yesterday’s early morning hike up a ridiculous mound of land. #the86co #canabravarum #panama #sillywhoettes #sunrise #herrera #cameramanbeast (at Chitré, Herrera)
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