Not unlike gringos, Panamanians like things that remind them of their childhood. It’s why some of them live with their parents until they’re 40. And it’s why many still use Hello Kitty notebooks at professional adult jobs. But one of the all-time examples of this nostalgia is the piñata.
If you are invited to a Panamanian birthday party and want to make a real splash, arrive with a piñata. If you’re wondering where to find one, Panama has an unusually large amount of piñata stores where the art of piñata-making is revived from the fifties. In other countries, you could buy a piñata at some large party store. In Panama, you must have your piñata designed and constructed from scratch. This might be a Pokeman piñata or a Sponge Bob Square Pants piñata. Any character from Disney World is also acceptable.
When it comes to filling the piñata for kids, Panamanians go for the traditional candy inside. If it an adult gathering, the piñata may be filled with drugs or cigarettes or sexual party favors.
The piñata party for children is very much part of the culture of most countries in Latin American.
I have never attended a party given by any Panamanian adult where they have a piñata.
I would not be surprised if the piñata is used to include sexual objects for some type of exotic party but this is not a Panamanian thing.
Many Catholics, Muslims, Hindus and other communities remain living at home until they are married. Also not a Panamanian thing.
Haven’t you heard of how Italian men(in Italy) live at home with their parents until they get married.
It appears that you don’t go out much ,travel or simply aren’t well read at all.
I thought gringos were the ones to teach Panamanian something about the world.
One advice: Pick up a good book, and for crying out loud, get on a plane and go somewhere, pero ya.
Panama (Paradise) is not going to escape or fly away from you. Caramba!
LOL….Panamaniac, keep them coming.
The confused responses are priceless to boot.
Not to encourage the comic relief that is this website but I am wetting my pants with laughter. It’s like listening to kids argue. The commentaries like Embera are righteous. Embera in a work setting.
Employee “This memo is redundant”
Embera “Why does it matter if the memo is redundant?”
Employee “Um, I don’t know if it matters or not. I was just pointing it out. It’s amusing.”
Embera “Memos in all offices are redundant. The office I used to work in had redundant memos all the time. Because you have to explain lots of things. Have you never been to any other office ever? What a joke! You should be ashamed of yourself because memos are necessary. Go home!”
Pedro and Sherry, you two gringos, Shut the Fuck Up.
Embera, you should run for mayor of PTY.
*Gives Embera a hug*
Pedro, you hug yourself first because you seem to have an inferiority conplex.
Always talking about how only rich Panamanians can do this and that.
If you had any sense you would realize that the gringos living in Panama are poor as hell. They cannot even live in the States because their salaries and pensions are so fucking small.
Another thing, since you are so obsessed with rich people , tell me what rich American is living in Panama? If you find one write down his name please. LOL
Los gringos que viven en Panama son unos muertos de hambres.
I will run for mayor when the author of this blog runs for mayor of one of those pedophile, Meth towns in Montana.
The author writes that Panamanians like or do things that every fucking other ethnic group likes or does.
Be at least original.
Hey I am just having fun debunking everything on this blog.
What can I say, this is my way to create historical satire at the expense of some idiot who lacks creativity in blogging.
Que tengan buen dia o buenas noches.
dude chilea tu life awe.
…..I am having fun. I’m having fun. I’m having fun. Ok…. I’m being satirical. I’m being satirical….and witty…but I’m having fun…I’m having fun.
“Pedro, you hug yourself first because you seem to have an inferiority conplex.”
Oh the irony! Not sure what the hell you are talking about, but you seem to be a psychiatrist’s wet dream.
Try loosening up a bit, and you’ll find life much more enjoyable.
Embrera: estoy muy de acuerdo con usted, pero tambien con Sherry :que es un blog mediocre y no hay que fomentarlo
con relacion a Pedro, pienso que esta confundido (falta de identidad) Buenos tardes a todos y utilicen su potencial para enriqueser sus vidas y sus almas.
I am panamanian and this web site is hilarious. I dont think it attacks our culture, It is just how foreigners see us….actually, most of the things said here are truth.. and you realize that when you had live in some other place (like me) and begin to notice those details that create our identity.
I think all the things told here are truth. And they are not bad, is just the way we are…and I like the way we are with all the good and bad things. We are a beautiful chaos.
A minimum sense of humor is required when reading these posts. Most of the “Things Panamanians like” bloggers, seem to appreciate funny observations, but some others are very sensitive and too easily offended. How anybody can be offended by the fact that Panamanian like “pinatas” is beyond ridiculous?