Balboa Park es uno de los principales destinos de San Diego. Se llama "Balboa" porque el explorador Vasco Núñez de Balboa fue el primer europeo en cruzar el Istmo de Panamá hasta el Océano Pacífico y el Parque ofrecía una amplia vista del Océano Pacífico. La ciudad de San Diego fue también el primer puerto importante de escala para los barcos que pasaban por el Canal de Panamá cuando se inauguró en 1915. Más información
In 1987, the House of Panama was accepted as a conditional member of the House of Pacific Relations. In August of 1989, the House of Panama became an official member of the House of Pacific Relations.
A dance group was also formed and named the House of Panama Dance Group, which included children and adults. In 1995, the folkloric dance group changed its name to "Sonares de Mi Tierra" (Sounds of My Land) and has performed in many community events and private parties.
Read more about our Founder: Mrs. Dorotea Lindsay
Panama and Balboa Park
In 1915, the City of San Diego hosted a Panama-California International Exposition to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal. San Diego was the first major port of call for ships passing through the newly opened Panama Canal.
More Information about the Panama-California Exposition
Our Charter
As a non-profit organization, the House of Panama tries to help organizations in Panama. Over the years, the House of Panama has sent medications to the Association of Diabetics and walking canes to the Society of the Blind in the City of Colon. The House of Panama has also helped several Panamanian families in need in California.
Under the umbrella of the House of Pacific Relations (HPR) the House of Panama participates in 3 major events:
- HPR Ethnic Food Fair
- HPR August Summer Lawn Program
- HPR December Nights
With over 25 years of existence, the House of Panama is still going strong. The House of Panama Board, members, and supporters have focused all efforts to complete funding for a Museum in Balboa Park. Our mission is to get the full support of all Panamanians throughout the world to become members of this unique organization.
2022 Board of Directors
Carlylse Cave, Vice President
Yolanda Burgess, Treasurer
Jamilah Daniel, Secretary
Does you organization perform at any events other than the three charter ones?
ReplyDeleteDo you have any recipes or Panamanian food locations?
Yes, we perform in many events throughout San Diego and Los Angeles. Tomorrow (Sunday, February 23), our Queen and Princesses will be performing at 2pm in Balboa Park. You can view our full calendar here: http://www.houseofpanama.org/p/calendar.html. We don't have any Panamanian food locations but we are working on a list of recipes to share very soon.
DeleteWhat will happen during the Queens Lawn program on the 2nd?
ReplyDeleteIs the HPR Long Range Planning Committee meeting only open to members or can the general public attend too?
ReplyDeleteHi - email below was returned. Is there new contact info?
ReplyDeleteHello! I am Panamanian born first generation college student here in California. I have recently moved from the Bay Area to San Diego after being admitted to UC San Diego! Are there any scholarship opportunities still open for Community College transfer students as myself? My email to reach me best is Christian.deir.martinis@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have several pieces of Mola art, would the House be interested in buying them?
ReplyDeleteLisa, hutbug@gmail.com
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