Panama Independence Day (03/11)

On November 3, 1903, Panama announced its secession from Colombia. This date became the national holiday — Independence Day from Colombia, Separation Day.

It should be noted that Panama has as many as three dates of independence. To avoid confusion, these holidays were officially given the following names: Independence Day (November 3), First Declaration of Independence Day (November 10) and, finally, simply Independence Day (November 28).

Presidents and heads of government of foreign states come to celebrate Independence Day. Literally the whole country is decorated with state symbols. On this day, the most popular product on the streets is — small national flags.

The main treat of this holiday is the — national dish Sancocho — this chicken soup is the main key to understanding the difficult Panamanian reality. After all, Panama, located at the crossroads of world paths, has absorbed the morals and customs of dozens of peoples into its culture. And similarly, Panamanian chicken soup — sancocho — is a mixture of heterogeneous elements that combine to produce a whole new flavor.

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