The Panamanian Folkloric Encounters in the United States have encouraged Panamanian folkloric groups to come together
to share their common passion for the culture, music, and dance of Panama.
The idea emerged with a concept of annually choosing a different city in the United States to be the event host,
during the encounter folkloric groups meet to dance to showcase their repertoire,
and network to promote Panamanian culture and traditions thru its folklore.
1997-New York City, New York. Primer "Encuentro Folklórico Panameńo"
Organized by Mr. Roberto Morgan.
Editor in Chief of the "Presencia Panameńa e Hispana de New York" magazine.
1998-Killeen, Texas. Hosted by the Panamanian Folklore Dancers
directed by Mrs. Catalina Schessler.
1999-Orlando,
Florida.
Hosted by Ballet Foklórico Recuerdos de mi Panamá
directed by Mr. Aramis Carvajal.
2000-Los Angeles,
California.
Hosted by Conjunto Folkórico Asi es Panamá
directed by Mrs. Mayra Rowe-Molinar and Mrs. Clementina Rovin.
2001-Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Grupo Folklórico de Panamá,
directed by Mrs. Norma Small-Warren.
This event was cancelled due to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001
2002-Miami,
Florida.
Hosted by
Ballet Folklórico Aires Panameńos, directed by Ms. Jasmin
Cristina Raveneau.
www.airespanamenos.org/encuentro2002.asp
2003- Not programmed due to
Panama's Centennial
celebration.
2004-San Francisco, California. Hosted by Conjunto Folklórico Panamá América
directed by Mrs. Grace Casey and Yolanda Lindo.
2005-Washington, D.C.. Hosted by Grupo Folklórico de Panamá en Washington, D.C.
directed by Norma Small-Warren
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