Panama values diversity, equality and multiculturalism as essential engines for the country's prosperity. However, despite its diversity, Panama's dominant culture has Spanish origins. Family is the most important thing, and machismo is a way of life for most men. Catholicism is prominent, so several of the country's holidays and festivals are related with religion.
It has also had a great influence on Panama, due to its long presence in the country. It's not uncommon to see people dressed in American clothing or hear U.S. music. UU.
Panama has 85 percent of Roman Catholics. Traditional beliefs and practices have been maintained among Native American groups despite a history of missionism. Panama is a cultural melting pot, which adapts elements from a wide variety of sources and values innovation as much as the good things of the past.
