The Spanish and Panamanian delegations of Castilla de Oro Foundation meet to celebrate their achievements.
Spain and Panama, ever closer
July will be a special month for Panama’s central provinces. A series of events will celebrate the success of the projects carried out in the region by Foundation Castilla del Oro.
Spain and Panama are once again joining forces to bring the inhabitants of the Castilla del Oro region culture, tourism, development and infrastructures.
Between the 20th and 27th of this month, the President of the Castilla del Oro Foundation in Spain, Cristobal Colón de Carvajal, will lead a Spanish delegation and meet Panamanian authorities taking part in a series of visits to institutions and cultural acts, such as the placing of the image of the Apostle Saint James in the square at Natá.
The presence of Sociedad de Gestión Pública de Extremadura (GPEX), represented by General Manager Jaime Ruiz Peña, is also especially important and the public body will agree a cooperation arrangement between the two entities and foster an approach to the Colón Province authorities with the aim of re-launching San Lorenzo Fort as an international tourist destination.
Agenda of the Visit (provisional)
Wednesday 20 July, 2011
5:30 pm. Arrival of the delegation from Spain.
7:00 pm. Journey to the Colón Province.
Thursday 21 July, 2011
8:00 am. Leave the hotel for the Gobernación de Colón.
9:00 am. Visit to the Cristóbal Colón School.
10:00 am. Meeting at Colón Municipality, here all the authorities from the Province will congregate: 52 Regional Directors, 40 Representatives, 5 Mayors, 4 Members of Parliament, the Governor, 2 representatives of the Free Trade Zone, 1 representative from the Colón Chamber of Commerce, The Minister of Government and the new Minister of the Tourist Authority, as well as a group of journalist to cover the act. During the main act, the Key of the City will be given to the Duke and Parchments to Dr. Montañés and Mr. Jaime Ruiz Peña.
11:00 am. A visit to the town will take place stopping at the monument to Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón), where the Duke will make a floral offering on behalf of the Foundation.
1:00 pm. Lunch in the residence of the Director Free Trade Zone and later visit to the Free Trade Zone.
3:00 pm. Visit to the San Lorenzo Fort.
6:00 pm. Dinner for the Colón authorities hosted by the Foundation. All those mentioned in the Municipal Act will attend. The Duke and Dr. Montañés will give thanks on behalf of the Foundation and present the Parchments expressing their gratitude to the Governor, the Mayors and the Presidents of Municipal Councils. Mr. Jaime Ruiz Peña will make a speech and there will be dancing and music by congó and kunas groups and local folklore groups.
Friday 22 July, 2011
9:00 am. Leave for Panama.
11:00 am. Visit the exhibition “Spain-Panama: 500 years of history”, in the Public Registry.
1:00 pm. Lunch at the Mirador del Canal.
3:00 pm. Leave for Penonomé
5:00 pm. Arrive at Hotel Buenaventura
8:00 pm. Dinner in the Cruce Restaurant
Saturday 23 July, 2011
11:00 am. Visit to the Rubén Darío Carles School
1:00 pm. Lunch at the El Mesón de Santa Cruz Restaurant
6:00 pm. Mass at the Penonomé Church
7:00 pm. Blessing of the image of the Saint James, the Apostle
7:30 pm. Act of homage to the Saint James the Apostle with events, music dances and fireworks.
9:00 pm. Dinner at the El Cruce Restaurant.
11:00 pm. Travel to Hotel Buenaventura.
Sunday 24 July, 2011
10:00 am. Mass at the Penonomé Church
11:00 am. Leave for Natá, with the statue.
11:30 am. Arrive at Natá, where horses will be waiting to accompany the image to the main square.
12:00 am. Main act for placing the image in the square.
01:00 pm. Lunch with the authorities.
03:00 pm. Leave for Veraguas to present the other image.
05:00 pm. Present the image to the Bishop.
08:00 pm. Dinner at the Paseo Andaluz.
10:00 pm. Return to the hotel.
Monday 25 July, 2011
8:00 am. Leave the hotel for Parita de Herrera.
10:00 am. Mass in honour of the guests.
11:00 am. Act in the main square.
01:00 pm. Lunch with the authorities.
04:00 pm. Return to Hotel Buenaventura.
07:00 pm dinner at El Cruce Restaurant.
Tuesday 26 July, 2011
7:00 am. Leave for Veraguas.
9:00 am. Leave for Coíba Island by launch.
10:30 am. Arrive and visit the island.
01:00 pm. Return to Veraguas.
02:30 pm. Arrive at Veraguas and lunch with the Provincial Authorities.
04:30 pm. Leave for Panama.
Wednesday 27 July, 2011
Lunch in Leños y Carbón de amador.
7:00 pm. Tocumén Airport.
9:00 pm. Leave for Spain.
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