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Dra Lourdes Quijada

Casco Viejo  is growing to be a cultural center in its own right,  with a seemingly endless supply of artistic  endeavors 

This week, starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 15,  for the second year, the  Macro Festival  of fashion, art and culture offers a cornucopia of activities, and, after last year’s successes, some interesting add-ons, including film documentaries.

 The festival  will be running   through to  Monday  March. 21 and will include music, photrography, sculpture and painting exhibits ,Film showing will be on March  15, 16 and 17 in the Panama Canal Museum from 6:30 pm 
Another new event  is the participation of a group of creative  artista and architects whose project is called "Reality is not enough." Described by  Johann Wolfschoon, curator of art,as "an  illumination  of  life for the benefit of those living in the area". A walk through the city will enlighten you.{jathumbnail off}
Organizer Marie Claire Bueno, organizer says that by taking advantage of the geographical location of the isthmus "we can become the  regional hub for a week of cultural events and also be a festival that encourages creative proposals from neighboring countries.
One of the drawbacks of big events in the old city has always been transportation, with parking at a premium and access often limited to walking.

That will be taken care of on Friday and Saturday (March 18-19 when roads to the Old City will be closed and  free transportation  provided from 4:30 pm from  the last parking lot of the Cinta Costera.