miércoles, 11 de noviembre de 2015

National Symbols of Panama

Flag:
Devised by Don Manuel Encarnación Amador, son of Dr. Manuel Amador Guerrero, first president of the republic.
The first official flag was made by Dona Maria Ossa de Amador and Mrs. Angelica Bergamot de la Ossa.

Meaning: What do the colors and stars on the flag?
Colors:
• The blue represents the Conservative Party.
• Red represents the Liberal Party.
• The white represents peace camp to homeland in the new nation.
Stars:
• The Blue Star is the purity and honesty that guide the life of the country.
• The red star represents the authority and the law must impose the mandate of these virtues.
We always keep "Respect, love and admiration for our flag."

The Coat of Arms:
Designed by Don Nicanor Villalaz.
The first shield was painted by Don Sebastian Villalaz.

Meaning. What do the parts of the Shield?

The Coat of Arms of the Republic rests on a green field symbol vegetation is so pointed and is divided into three parts.
The center point of honor or Shield shows the Isthmus with its seas and sky, where the moon begins to rise above the waves and the sun begins to hide behind the stand mount, marking the solemn hour of our separation from Colombia.
The upper part, called Boss, is divided into two frames. Alertness in defense of our sovereignty: the right hand on the silver field, a sword and shiny gun to look mean.
On the left, on a red field, a pick and shovel, as symbols of work are contemplated.
The bottom or end of the shield is divided into two tables. The one on the right hand in blue field shows a cornucopia, emblem of wealth. The one on the left, on silver field, shows a winged wheel, symbol of progress.
On the shield and covering it with its wings spread, is the eagle, emblem of sovereignty, head turned to his left and at the peak a silver ribbon whose edges hang right and left. On the tape you will print the following motto: "Pro Mundi Benefit".
The stars forming an arch over the eagle, provinces will have as many as the Republic.
As decorative accessories, to each side of the shield are two national pavilions collected at the bottom.

National Anthem of Panama
His music was composed by Don Jorge Santos.
His lyrics by Don Jeronimo de la Ossa.

Letter Anthem

Choir:
We finally attained victory
in the field happy marriage;
with glowing splendor
It illuminates the new nation. (aa)
(I)
It should be covered with a veil
Last Calvary and cross;
and decorate your blue sky
the splendid light of concord.
Progress caresses your path
the beat sublime song;
You see, roaring at your feet, two oceans
which give direction to your noble mission.
(Repeat chorus)
(II)
In your soil covered with flowers,
to kissing the warm breeze,
Warlike clamor has ended;
only brotherly love reigns.
Ahead the shovel and pick,
work without further delay;
and we shall be the honor and glory,
This fertile land of Columbus
(Repeat chorus)


In Panama there are honors on November 4, because these are the elements that make a series of events that gave rise to our republic.



Representative elements of the Republic of Panama

They are regarded as symbols of Panamanian Nationality:

Flower of the Holy Spirit (Peristeria elata):


This orchid, known as the "Flower of the Holy Spirit" which is characterized by an intense petals ivory, adorned in the center of your lip with a well defined and delicate dove that blooms between July and October, is the national flower from Panama. It was declared as such on October 21, 1980 by the National Assembly of the Republic of Panama. Some say that his form reminds a small dove. Such is the symbolic magnitude possessing every year during the month
of September takes place in the town of Herrera in the village of Las Minas exposure with Expoferia -the name of the Holy Spirit to honor, display it, contemplate and promote regional articles.

The Pollera, Costume National:

The skirt is the national female costume of Panama. There are different variations, according to the region. They are also classified based on their use in skirts gala montunas and slaughter.
He considers gala skirt Los Santos as the most recognized nationally and internationally. This gala skirt can be completely white or laboreada with thread sewn by hand by artisans. Among the tasks they are mending, marking and talc. Mending and talc are accompanied with openwork embroidery complement. Gala skirts accompanied by lace and scene work. Enjareta shirt wool and topped with speck, although traditionally used white skirts with no speck tape. The skirt is accompanied by a blanket or shawl. The jeweler is very colorful, and includ
es about nine chains, one chain or tapahueso throat, and various additional elements as buttons on the waistband, purse, rings and bracelets. The shoes are also decorated with gold buckles. On the head the hair takes balls or kinks, armed with braids. He is decorated with trembling, which can be pearl or fish scales, gold combs, and thoughts, small patches of gold attached to the temple.

Balboa (currency):

Balboa, is one of the legal tender of Panama along with the dollar. Its ISO 4217 code is PAB. It is divided into 100/100.

History: Named after the Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa when it was created by Act of the National Convention 1904 (he is credited Demetrio H. Brid to be the promoter of the idea of naming Balboa in his capacity as member of the Monetary Committee ).


Harpy eagle (national bird):

It is a species of bird accipitriforme the Accipitridae family living in the Neotropics. It is the Western Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere's largest eagle, and the only species of the genus Harpy. Their habitat is the rainforest. No subspecies are recognized.
It is one of the iconic symbols of the Republic of Panama, with the skirt and Balboa, on the Coat of arms of Panama.








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