House of Panama Cottage

Thank you for your support 

With the help of friends, family, members and corporate sponsors we have raised $126,000.00 for the construction of a House of Panama cottage. Thank you to everyone who has donated, you have helped us get closer to reaching our dream.

We are in the home stretch and construction is expected to start mid 2016 but we are $70,000.00 short of our goal.

To help us complete out goal we ask you today for a minimum donation of $50.00. If we are unable to raise the additional money we will lose our spot in Balboa Park. Our deadline to raise these funds is December 31, 2015.


Donate to help us keep our spot in Balboa Park


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Today, the House of Panama celebrates our 25th anniversary - August 1, 2014

On August 1, 1989, the House of Panama became an official member of the House of Pacific Relations, a not-for-profit community organization dedicated to furthering cooperation and understanding between national groups in the United States.

Throughout the years we have participated in the several community events and have met thousands of San Diego residents and visitors from around the world. We established a High School Scholarship Fund and have awarded several student awards of over $500.00, our 2014 recipients will be presented at our Lawn Program on August 10. In 2013 we held the first House of Panama Business Expo to connect with Panamanian business owners.

With over 25 years of existence, the House of Panama is still going strong. For the 2015 Centennial Celebrations of the creation of Balboa Park, the House of Panama Board, members, and supporters have focused all efforts to build an International Cottage in Balboa Park. A cottage will continue our dream to share our Panamanian culture and heritage. Consider a donation of $25.00 today to help us fund this dream.

To commemorate our 25th anniversary year, we begin by sharing special memories from our members. Our first highlight article is about Dorotea Lindsay, our founding member.
http://www.houseofpanama.org/2014/08/member-highlight-dorotea.html

Thank you, for your support over the past 25 years. You have been critical to our continued success, and we look forward to the next 25 years. Remember to subscribe to our newsletter to receive for the latest member highlights and anniversary event details.

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Member Highlight: Dorotea

To commemorate our 25th anniversary year, today we are highlighting Dorotea Lindsay.

Dorotea is the Founder of the House of Panama. She also held the position of President for the first 4 years. Dorotea has also lived in San Diego for 37 years.

Dorotea in a Pollera (traditional Panamanian Dress) with
her son Paul Lindsay (in a Montuna and Panama hat)

How did the House of Panama start?  
The House of Panama started as a vision to inform others of Panamanian culture. One sunny afternoon while visiting the House of United States cottage, I approached a woman and inquired about the purpose of Balboa Park and cottages.

Noticing my accent, she asked where I was from; I proudly said  I was from Panama. She explained to me that Balboa Park was named for Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the first European explorer to cross the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean. The cottages were the sleeping quarters to host the Captain and Admiral of the first ships that came through the Panama Canal in 1914.

I asked where the House for Panama was; she immediately told me they didn't have a House of Panama and invited me to the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages' meetings. After the meeting, and knowing this was a good thing, I took the initiative to get the paperwork started. Along the way I obtained the assistance of Mrs. Maritza Bowen (the first Vice President) and started the House of Panama.

In 1987, the House of Panama was accepted as a conditional member of the House of Pacific Relations. In 1989, the House of Panama became an official member of the House of Pacific Relations.

What makes the House of Panama special? 
Our diversity, dances, culture and history.

Why should new members join?
To be a member of the only Panamanian cultural museum in the United States is a good thing.

What is your favorite memory of Panama?
Going to school, my church, the festivities and culture.


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2013 Summer Recap

As we say goodbye to summer this weekend, we would like to thank everyone who attended our events, especially our Lawn Program. This year we reached over 2,000 people at our summer events; view our Facebook page to see the pictures.

• 2013 Hall of Nations Hosting - June
• 2013 Coronado 4th of July “America The Beautiful” Parade
• 2013 Summer Lawn Program Pictures (and Video)

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Website Relaunch

Today, we're thrilled to announce the redesign of our website - houseofpanama.org. We have added several new features that we are sure you will like.

• For all Spanish speakers or those learning, we have provided you with the ability to translate our website (see "Traducir este sitio en español" on the right hand navigation bar).
• You can now subscribe to our calendar and keep up to date with our events or support us by attending.
• To help promote our efforts to build a museum in Balboa Park, we have created a new museum page showcasing our future location. We have also added a donation graph showing how much we have raised as well as our ultimate goal. 
• Our new donation page list all the ways you can support our organization. We have provided direct links, so you can securely pay online with your credit card. While your browsing our website, consider making a donation; remember House of Panama is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization so all donations are tax deductible.
• We have also revised our scholarship page and are now accepting applications for high school seniors graduating in Spring 2013.

Stay tuned for more updates in the next couple of weeks, make sure to subscribe to our website and/or check back often. Thank you all for your continued support.


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2012 Accomplishments

Dear Members and Friends of the House of Panama:

Your House of Panama has continued to work toward building a museum in Balboa Park by accomplishing the following:

• Events
• Participated in the House of Pacific Relations Officer Installation Dinner on January 21, 2012
• Hosted the Hall of Nations on March 11, June 26, August 12, September 23, and December 30, 2012
• Participated in the Ethnic Food Fair on May 27, 2012
• Hosted the 3rd Annual House of Panama’s Fathers Day Picnic on June 17, 2012
• Marched in the 4th of July parade in Coronado with the Panamanian Marching Band of California
• Held the House of Panama’s Lawn Program on August 12, 2012