Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption of Panama, 2014. Photo: K. Osorio.

Dear Friends of Patrimonio Panamá:

Today Friday 15 of August, 2014, No.495 celebrate the anniversary of the founding of Our Lady of the Assumption of Panama, our beloved city. Panama has survived pirate attacks and a devastating fire (1671), a complete transfer of its administrative structures and population (1673), scourges of tropical diseases of all kinds, to earthquakes and as the one who tore down the church Cruces, severely affected the Cathedral of Panama and knocked on the front of the Cabildo 1882, among other damage. It was bombed in Invasion 1989. Its two roots, Archaeological Site of Panama Viejo and Historic District of Panama (Casco Antiguo) were declared World Heritage at UNESCO 2003 and 1997, respectively. Previously, sets had been declared by the Historical Monuments Act 91 of 1976. Present day, danger that honor the grace of a road: the infamous Coastal Belt 3.

Although all, Panama City is a thriving metropolis and somewhat disturbed; and Metro la atraviesa, but on the surface, an everlasting dam entangles its inhabitants and steals daily hours of life. In it there is art and expressions of many ethnicities; expressions of hope for Panama where there is justice and equity not the exception, but as a rule.

Congratulations, Panamá! In five years you will come to the five centuries. Today we also commemorate the centenary of the Panama Canal; an excellent time to observe and reflect on what we have actually achieved the goals we set for decades, and if we have honored the pledge made at the tombs of the Martyrs 9 January, o no. Conducts Panama Canal. Exceeds what is needed and what?

Regards,

Katti Osorio Ugarte.