Panamanians plan virtual Red, White & Blue Octoberfest
Vinette K. Pryce (left) and Maria McKenzie during Panama
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Caribbean Life, July 17-23, 2020 11
The usual multi-national
Caribbean weekend revelry in
Brooklyn marking Labor Day
joins the list of other patriotic
and fraternal exhibitions forced
to postpone appearances along
the boroughs’ boulevards in
2020.
And while numerous groups
have resorted to cancelling this
year’s parades and pageantry
some have applied creative methods
to celebrate pride and heritage
in culture.
Organizers of the annual Day
of Independence Committee
Panama of New York (DICPNY)
recently announced plans for an
alternative outreach.
While the celebration lauds
the independence separation
from Colombia, this year’s
unprecedented two-hour livestream
on Oct. 3 will also mark
the 25th anniversary of the staging
of the spectacle.
“We regret to announce that
the Panamanian Parade for 2020
in Brooklyn, has been officially
cancelled, their press release
noted.
The decision follows the city’s
ordinance to limit public gatherings,
practice social distancing
in order to minimize the chance
of an upsurge in the spread of
the coronavirus and respect the
mandatory plea to wear face coverings.
“We want to ensure that the
aftermath of this pandemic is
totally under control before we
come together in large crowds.
The safety and good health of
our community are important
concerns.”
Despite the impediments,
organizers are not going to allow
their silver anniversary celebration
to go unheralded.
As a matter of fact, they promise
‘the same Panamanian salsa’
reliably delivered every year —
regardless of rain or shine weather
predictions.
A two-hour livestream event
is slated to begin at 6 pm via
Facebook and YouTube along the
worldwide web.
“The necessity to change our
way of life will ensure that we see
each other again.”
“We understand that this way
of living, which includes social
distancing, goes against the
very fabric of our making as
social beings. However, we must
remain vigilant in adhering to
the necessary precautions that
prevent the spread of the coronavirus
such that we can see each
other in-person again soon.”
The small sacrifice certainly
does not compensate for sampling
the tasty ceviche platters
or the crispy tostones paraders
usually line up to purchase.
Neither will the absence of
compadres dressed in flouncy
polleras, embroidered molas,
traditional guayabera shirts and
straw hats satiate nostalgia of life
on the isthmus.
But plenty of eye candy will
provide sensibilities via the virtual
presentation planned.
Special guest artist Rossi
Lopez along with special guests
Judy Meana, Kayra Harding, and
Osvaldo Ayala are the distinguished
participants.
Grand Marshalls include
Maxwell Campbell, Carmelita
Smith, from Jamaica and DJ
Rigo. While honoree DJ Norie
aka Da Reggae Don is expected
to deliver musical tribute to the
largest Panamanian parade in
the USA.
Individuals and organizations
interested in participating in the
Livestream parade are urged to
upload and submit a video by
Aug. 3.
For further details go to www.
PanamanianParade.org
Due to the limited two-hour
time-frame allotted, early applicants
will be granted priority.
“Rest assured that the celebration
of the diverse and
vibrant cultural history of Panamanians
will still occur.”
“We recognize that these
are unique and unprecedented
times in the world, the country,
and our communities.”
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