What do the colors mean for Panama?

If you've ever wondered what the colors of Panama mean, you've come to the right place. This article will discuss the three main colors that represent the nation, though it will also touch on other topics that have to do with its colors such as the national anthem, its famous blue and white triangle, and more.

National Anthem

Panama's national anthem is sung in Spanish and is called "Himno Istemno". Its lyrics are by Jerónimo de la Ossa and it was adopted as the country's anthem in 1925. The anthem, which means Hymn Isthmus, was written by Jerónimo de la Ossa and features the national colors of red, white, and blue.

Panama is a small country in Central America that was created in 1903. The anthem, himno istemno, is the national anthem of Panama. It was originally performed on Independence Day in 1903 and was officially adopted as the country's national anthem in 1925. The composition of the anthems is a mix of traditional and modern music.

National coat of arms

The national coat of arms of Panama depicts a harpy eagle with the motto "Pro Mundi", meaning for the benefit of the world. A line of ten stars forms the arc, symbolizing the ten provinces of the Republic of Panama. In 2013, Law 119 was passed establishing a tenth province. The ten Golden Stars were added to the coat of arms on January 1, 2014.

Meaning of the national flag

The three primary colors of the Panamanian national flag represent a political party system: red, blue, and white. Historically, these colors have been associated with liberal and conservative parties.

However, this was not always the case. At the beginning of the 20th century, the two dominant parties, the Conservatives and the Liberals, fought each other in a brutal civil war that devastated Colombia and Panama. The colours blue and red are associated with the Liberal Party, while the colour white represents peace and purity.

Meaning of the colors of the flag

On the flag of Panama, the three colors of blue, white and red represent the blood of the Pacific, the Caribbean and the Martyrs. Although the official letter of a state often describes the meaning of the flag, it can also be interpreted based on its customs and culture.

The three main colors have many meanings and can be combined in various combinations to reflect the beliefs of particular nations.

Contested area of ​​Coiba Island

If you are looking for a place to get away from it all, you should consider visiting the disputed Isla de Coiba area in Panama. The area has been designated as a national park, giving it more protection than other areas in Panama.

But despite increased protection, illegal logging and poaching continue to plague this area. Because of this, you must seek permission before visiting the area. There are many tour operators in Panama that offer tours to Coiba, which may depart from different areas. Definitely visit this island, it is a multi-colored view of what Panama's jungle and nature-enriched environment represents.

In other posts we will tell you more about the variety of colors and the versatility with which they can be combined. For this and many other reasons, Kocobelo is Multicolor, so full of color, so Panama for the World.

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