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November is characterized by several important dates where the independence and separation of the isthmus is commemorated, in addition to honoring the national symbols such as the flag, the coat of arms and the national anthem.
In order to celebrate these important dates, a series of parades are held depending on the day.

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For Panamanians, November is not just any month; it is recognized as the "Month of the Homeland" because of the historical events that were part of the process to build a free and sovereign nation. Throughout the month Panama dresses in red, white and blue, to honor those heroes and martyrs who won battles and fought to return full sovereignty to the isthmus.

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Our national holiday begins in a very picturesque way, since at dawn on November 3 in the early hours of the morning the celebration begins with the "dianas" that perform war bands and music from the various institutions of the Panamanian State.
Over time, the music in the parades and the "targets" has evolved, adapting to the times with new instruments, mixing military rigidity with the folk and popular tunes of the people, with a unique style, but the bugle that it is a merely military tool, the first instrument that celebrated the Separation of Panama from Colombia.

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The National Symbols are the representation of our history, culture and heritage both nationally and globally. The National Symbols are representative elements of a range of historical events in our country. The National Symbols are: The Flag, the National Shield and the National Anthem. As of 2013, November 4 is commemorated as the day of the National Symbols.

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The National Flag: divided into four quarters, its beautiful tricolor (blue, red and white) forms our representative emblem before the world. The first flag of Panama was made by María Ossa de Amador. White represents peace to make a homeland in the new nation; the blue color represents the conservative party; the color red, the liberal party. The blue star symbolizes the purity and honesty that govern the civic life of the country; the red star, the authority and the law that will impose the empire of these virtues.

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The National Anthem: Its beautiful notes and lyrics express the deepest feelings and ideas of the Panamanian people. The author of the music of the Anthem is Don Santos Jorge Amatriaim, and its lyrics by Don Jerónimo Ossa Escobar.

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Nacional Shield: It is a wonderful artistic work by Don Nicanor Villalaz, whose design recounts each event in our history, since the separation of Panama from Colombia that evening in 1903, as well as the fighting spirit that accompanied and continues to accompany the Panamanian people through of history

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On 5th November,This holiday celebrates the events of 1903, when the citizens of Colon averted a march on Panama City by the Colombian army.

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Celebration of Colon Day is also a Panamanian version of Columbus Day. However, Columbus didn't found the city, he only visited Navy Bay, encircling the island where the city of Colon is located. The city was founded as a result of the California gold rush, and the gold diggers named it Colon in honor of Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón).

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november 4-day of the symbols of the nation 

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november 4-day of the symbols of the nation 

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Since 2013 Panama commemorates November 4 as the day of the Symbols of the Nation, which includes the Flag, the National Shield and the National Anthem, after the enactment of Law 2 of 2012.

The Symbols of the Nation represent history, culture and heritage both nationally and globally. These are representative elements of a variety of historical events that define the birth of our country, formed as a Republic in 1903 when Panama achieved its separation from Colombia.

The National Flag: divided into four quarters, its beautiful tricolor (blue, red and white) forms the representative emblem before the world. The first flag of Panama was made by María Ossa de Amador. White represents peace to make a homeland in the new nation; the blue color represents the conservative party; the color red, the liberal party. The blue star symbolizes the purity and honesty that govern the civic life of the country; the red star, the authority and the law that will impose the empire of these virtues.
The National Shield: It is a wonderful artistic work by Don Nicanor Villalaz, whose design recounts each event in history, since the separation of Panama from Colombia that evening in 1903, as well as the fighting spirit that accompanied and continues to accompany the Panamanian people through of history The National Coat of Arms was modified by Law 119 of December 30, 2013, which creates a tenth province in the Republic of Panama, establishing that as of January 1, 2014, a tenth gold star will be placed on the National Coat of Arms.
The National Anthem: Its notes and lyrics express the deepest feelings and ideas of the Panamanian people. The author of the music of the Anthem is Don Santos Jorge Amátriam, and the lyrics are by Don Jerónimo Ossa Escobar.

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The important and representative days of November are: November 3, 4, 5, 10 and 28 of novenber.November 3: separation from ColombiaNovember 4: day of national symbolsNovember 5: Separation Movement in Colon.November 10: cry of independenceNovember 28: separation from Spain

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The important and representative days of November are: November 3, 4, 5, 10 and 28 of novenber.November 3: separation from ColombiaNovember 4: day of national symbolsNovember 5: Separation Movement in Colon.November 10: cry of independenceNovember 28: separation from Spain

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November 3-Separation of Panama from Colombia

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November 3-Separation of Panama from Colombia

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November 3 marks the separation of Panama from Colombia in 1903, after the Thousand Days War, which triggered its proclamation as the Republic of Panama. The proclamation of the Republic of Panama was the result of a nationalist process that had been destroying itself since the end of the 18th century and that ended with the separation of Panama and Colombia. The causes of the separation were several, since Colombia kept the Isthmus abandoned throughout the 19th century and caused frustration among Panamanians. Many expats may not know this, but Panama was a part of Colombia for eleven years, before the US helped leverage military support (1903), as part of the original negotiations for Canal rights. Currently, to celebrate this day, all Panamanians nationwide hold parades that include students and teachers to march on a route where they commemorate with national songs.

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Nov. 10:  Uprising of Villa de Los Santos in 1821

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Nov. 10:  Uprising of Villa de Los Santos in 1821

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From the early 16th century and into the 19th century, Panama was an important colony for the Spanish Empire.

Panama City’s port was particularly useful. The port was ideal for shipping all of the treasures and resources that the Spanish plundered from throughout Latin America.

The Spanish governors were not kind or just to the locals. One day the citizens of the small town of La Villa de Los Santos had had enough.

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On November 28, 1821, 18 days after , the uprising of Villa de Los Santos, an open town meeting occurred in Panama City.

At this historic town meeting, it was decided that Panama would declare independence from the Spanish empire.