In this episode I go over the first book of this journey through Panama. The text focuses on the culture and customs of Panama, as indicated by the book's title. In addition, I'll go over what I learned that was surprising, not surprising, irksome, and fun about the reading.
In the Encore section I mention several sources. Here they are for those you may be interested.
On the concept of "patria:"
Panamanian poetry https://www.panamapoesia.com/patriota.php
Hernández González, R. (2023, November 4). ¿Qué significa Patria y sus símbolos? El Siglo 40. https://elsiglo.com.pa/panama/nacionales/significa-patria-simbolos-AJES24238933
Martí, J. (1869). Abdala. Biblioteca Virtual Cervantes. https://www.cervantesvirtual.com/portales/biblioteca_americana/obra-visor/abdala--0/html/
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