Nov 03, 2021
Panama Independence Day 2021
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Today’s Doodle celebrates Panama’s Independence Day, also called Separation Day. One of the many things that makes Panama unique is that it has two independence days: November 3 celebrates the day the Panamanian people declared sovereignty in 1903 and November 28 marks the Central American nation’s first achievement of independence in 1821.
Separation Day is the first of five national holidays in November, which is known as El Mes de la Patria, or the Month of the Homeland—a month-long celebration of Panama’s history and culture. On November 3 and November 4 (Flag Day), school groups typically march alongside first responders in parades across many communities.
Towns and cities around Panama have historically celebrated this day with parades, fireworks, and performances of El Tamborito, Panama’s national dance characterized by big, colorfully decorated skirts called polleras.
Happy Separation Day, Panama!
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