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In this episode of Around the Globe with Srini, we journey to Panama, the bridge between North and South America and home to the world-famous Panama Canal.

We’ll explore Panama’s history, from Indigenous roots and Spanish conquest to independence in 1903 and the canal’s transformation of global trade. Discover its culture, blending Indigenous traditions, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and Spanish heritage, expressed through pollera dresses, tamborito music, and vibrant Carnaval celebrations.

Meet the people of Panama, from Mestizo majority to Indigenous groups like the Guna, Emberá, and Ngäbe-Buglé, alongside A ...