Introduction BP#5

Bocas del Toro, Panama

How has the Chinese people in Panama contributed to Panama Culture? Panama culture itself is a very unique blend of European mainly Spanish, Africa, and Native Panamanians. Panama is well known for Panama Canal with was made by the Panama railroad Company and the beautiful wildlife that lives in the island. However, did you know that Panama also had Chinese influences in their culture? The Chinese came to Panama to work for the Panama rail road company to create the Panama Canal to leave the hellish life from their homeland. But there were many issues and it shocked the Company. Overall Panama's culture continues to be unique and expanding to make parts of the world through the Canal, their celebrations, and their connections with many other islands and countries.