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A Muñenco, A Funny

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

There is a New Year’s tradition in Central America of making muñencos. They are effigies full of fireworks that are set on fire at midnight, sending all the bad things of the last year up in smoke, and hopefully bringing good … Continue reading →

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Feliz Año Nuevo – Happy New Year

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Celebrations in Panama are always fun and interesting, and New Year’s Eve is no exception. There are the expected midnight parties and lots of fireworks, of course, and something else I find especially interesting – the muñecos. A muñeco is … Continue reading →

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Feliz Año Nuevo (Happy New Year!)

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

New Year’s Eve in Panama is quite the event, and last night did not disappoint. We stayed home in our own neighborhood and had a very good time. Of course there were fireworks involved, and parties, and music, and people … Continue reading →

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