Identity and Living Heritage: Riches of the Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panama | Video

Panama City, March 17 (EFE) - The proposal to designate the Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panama as a UNESCO World Heritage site seeks to enrich, integrate, and showcase the living heritage and identity of indigenous and Afro-Panamanian populations in its vicinity, all managed through consultations and public policies.

In an interview with Agencia EFE, Emma Gómez, General Coordinator of Intangible Cultural Heritage at Panama’s Culture Ministry (MiCultura), stressed the importance of citizen consultation in presenting a World Heritage candidacy. She said the consultation involves residents living around the monumental and environmental areas.

"In the consultation, we will integrate the living heritage around the site. This heritage must be involved and has been involved in the process. From the beginning, the populations will be taken into account," Gómez explained.

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Date: 17/03/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Arts, culture and entertainment
Type: Ready-to-use w/ voice over
Duration: 147 seconds
Reference: 7001247633
Relevance: Normal