What are the traditions of Casco Viejo / Casco Antiguo, Panama City?

There are plenty of traditions in Casco Viejo, a community in Panama City, Panama! Some are old ones, and some are newly acquired traditions! For example, because this historic town has several churches, you will see a "procession" every month or so, celebrating the specific saint for that church in particular. This past Sunday was La Merced.

 

Then, there are newly acquired ones like Sunday flea market.  It is the first Sunday of every month...

There are plenty of traditions in Casco Viejo, a community in Panama City, Panama! Some are old ones, and some are newly acquired traditions! For example, because this historic town has several churches, you will see a "procession" every month or so, celebrating the specific saint for that church in particular. This past Sunday was La Merced.

 

Then, there are newly acquired ones like Sunday flea market.  It is the first Sunday of every month unless there is a specific fair that is on for that weekend. For Chinese New Year, B Avenue is decorated and a small celebration is done there, because it is close to Panama`s first China Town. The list goes on! Let`s not forget that it is

TRADITIONS in Casco Viejo are part of the traditions of the nation of Panama, beginning with:

TRADITIONS in Casco Viejo are part of the traditions of the nation of Panama, beginning with:

But mainly, the two most well known traditions of Casco Viejo are: the men who sit at the gazebo in front of the Cathedral to play dominos, and the "mandatory" stop at the "fresh sea food market" at the entrance of Casco Viejo, in addition to the already traditional "let´s go for a coffee at Casco Viejo".....

 

With not much to do in here,  residents are very clever and creative.

 

The traditions in Casco Viejo are mostly religious. Most traditions are practiced to honor patron saints. They practice these traditions by means of plays, carnivals, or processions. You will see people walking behind the patron saint’s statue on a procession.

Casco Viejo is once again becoming the center for weddings. Some even bring oxen-drawn carts like people used to do many years ago to take the bride to the church to get married.

We have the...

The traditions in Casco Viejo are mostly religious. Most traditions are practiced to honor patron saints. They practice these traditions by means of plays, carnivals, or processions. You will see people walking behind the patron saint’s statue on a procession.

Casco Viejo is once again becoming the center for weddings. Some even bring oxen-drawn carts like people used to do many years ago to take the bride to the church to get married.

We have the Church of the Golden Altar (pictured), which is big on bridal parties. It is an altar made of gold from 500 years ago. The people of Casco Viejo still honor centuries old traditions.