‘From Barbados to Panama’, a cultural festival

The thumb of Barbadian gastronomy, music and culture could be seen at the cultural festival “From Barbados to Panama”.

During the evening, those present could taste some dishes from barbados and listen to music from this island.

In addition, there was also a catwalk barbadian fashion and the Panamanian of Pauline Bellamy and Alex Adames.

Adames introduced, d Bolivar Palace The old buildings of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Casco Viejo, its collection of Afro culture “Legacy of ancestors”.

He did not receive applause from those present on each of the catwalks.

Gastronomy could not be left out either, one of the numerous snacks that could be tasted was stewed meat topped with molasses and aged rum accompanied by cabbage and macaroni pie in a fabulous way.

With the goal of continuing tourism growth, Barbados is considered a culinary capital Caribbean and the cradle of rum – plans to strengthen its alliance with Panama, and as a result a high-ranking delegation from the Caribbean island will meet with the Isthmus authorities this March.

There was a tasting. Photo: Fanny Arias

During the night of “From Barbados to Panama” They announced the most emblematic events with which they intend to boost their tourism in 2023.

– Participation of CHTA and MICE marketing: Among the main activities related to tourism, barbados will host the 41st edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace, which will take place from May 9-11 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre.

– Crop Over: It is carried out from July to August, Cut it out is the sweetest summer festival in the Caribbean, which this year takes place from July 1 to August 7. The festival invites locals and tourists to celebrate the 200-year tradition of celebrating the end of the sugar cane season.

– Festival of Barbadian food and rum: It is a series of dining and drinking experiences designed to tantalize your taste buds with the best of Barbadian cuisine. It has the talents of locally and internationally recognized chefs and mixologists. It is a true feast of top gastronomic art. The 2023 edition of the festival will take place from October 19 to 22.

– Run the Barbados Marathon: This is the biggest marathon in the Caribbean. Held in December, the prestigious Barbados Run has developed into one of the most important sporting activities on the island. 2023 will mark 40 years of the Run Barbados Marathon, and this year the event will be held from December 8-10.

personalities

The delegation of Barbados was led by the minister Tourism and international transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill; the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama, Janaina Tewaney Mencomo; as well as organizations located in the Colon Free Zone, with the intention of reviewing the possibility of commercial exchange.

Also present were the permanent secretary of the Hon The ministry of tourism and international transportation, Francine Blackman; Ambassador of Barbados to Panama, Ian W. Walcott; president of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), Shelly Williams; BTMI Director of Latin America, Caribbean and Sports, Corey Garrett, among others.