People came from everywhere, and despite the gray sky and the rain, which served as a backdrop, the parade marched on. The streets were filled and embellished with colorful traditional costumes. The traditional gold costumes illuminated the way. They revived old traditional tunes accompanied by drums, accordions, and joyous marching bands. As the Thousand Pollera Parade proceeded through the city of Las Tablas, more women dressed in traditional pollera costumes, came out of doorways and from balconies, and joined this majestic parade. There were so many polleras, and it is believed that there were approximately 10,000 in all. The polleras —montunas, ocueñas, and gala— shined during the sunset. They were welcomed with admiration by hundreds of journalist cameras. The polleras danced for the sole recompense of rescuing the Panamanian folkloric tradition, which revived with the rain that an admiring sky poured on them.
The visitors, who choose Panama as a destination for vacationing or doing business, have been utilizing the tourist insurance services that Panama offers.
Statistics from the Tourism Authority of Panama indicate that, from January through October, 850 medical visits were provided within the coverage, which is offered through the ASSA and Generalli insurance companies.
Rain did not prevent the City of Las Tablas, located in the province of Los Santos, from being embellished by more than 7 thousand Polleras who paraded during the Thousand Pollera Parade.
The medical tourism industry, which generates over $60 billion by proving high-quality and low-cost health care to travelers around the world, is becoming prevalent in Panama
Pollera: a gaily colored costume worn by women during fiestas in Latin-American countries.
The 3rd Annual Thousand Pollera Parade is significantly celebrated during the Patriotic Holidays. During last year’s celebration, one thousand women in full costume were expected to participate. However, according to statistics, there were over 5,000 participants.
