Activities: Centenary Plaza de Francia

The schedule of activities is now ready to celebrate the centenary of the Plaza de Francia, paying tribute to this symbolic square in the Old Town.

Without further ado, we leave you with some of the activities they will be doing to celebrate this centenary:

– From October 3 to 10, a photo exhibition about the tangible and intangible heritage of Panama and France.

About forty works will be presented, in order to highlight how material means as immaterial both nations. Place: Museum of the Interoceanic Canal.

– On October 14, there will be a dance performance, organized by The french union from Panama.

The French dance company &Co Compagnie presents its composition “Lado a Iado”, a reminder of the importance of sharing and giving back to the collective. It will be in Anita Villalaz Theatreat 8:00 p.m. Price: $20.

– From October 24 to November 30, there will be an exhibition “Blago Casca”since the rehabilitation of the Embassy is several Panamanian artists They used a door from an old building as a base for making art.’

A high-level protocol event to officially celebrate the centenary of the Plaza de Francia, exactly 100 years after its opening, will take place on December 4.

They will be presented at Hotel La Compañía, Hotel Central and Manuel Cedeño Gallery. is free.

– On December 4, there will be an official ceremony of the centenary of the Plaza de Francia.

The word is oa protocol act high level, to officially celebrate the centenary of the Plaza de Francia, exactly 100 years after its inauguration. Program loaded with activities. Place: Plaza de Francia, at 9:00 am. Entrance is free.

– On December 10, they will hold the “French Gastronomic Market”.

This activity will culminate the joint program established between Ministry of Culture and French Embassy. Location: Plaza de la Independencia, free entry.

Fact

The emblematic Plaza of Panama, Plaza de Francia, was built on the initiative of President Belisario Porras, between 1921 and 1923, to honor the French who died during the beginning of construction. Panama Canal.