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# SAMAAP

The Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum of Panama

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Semana Conozca Su Canal](https://samaap.com/semana-conozca-su-canal/) - It typically features historical tours, exhibits, and community events hosted by organizations like SAMAAP.
- [Father's Day](https://samaap.com/fathers-day/) - SAMAAP's Board of Directors extends its warmest congratulations to our members who are fathers.
- [SAMAAP's "Red Tide" congratulates the Panama national football team](https://samaap.com/samaaps-red-tide-congratulates-the-panama-national-football-team/) - Just few days away from the inauguration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- [A Day with SAMAAP Members and the Community in 2026](https://samaap.com/a-day-with-samaap-members-and-the-community-2026/) - We are pleased to share with you our activities in our community commemorating Black Ethnicity Month.
- [National Braids Day in Panama](https://samaap.com/national-braids-day-in-panama/) - On the third Monday of May, Panama celebrates National Braids Day highlighting the role of the women in our Society.
- [SAMAAP's 45th year anniversary](https://samaap.com/samaaps-45th-year-anniversary/) - We celebrate 45 years of hard work, with the aim of safeguarding the history and culture of the Afro-descendants of Panama on March 24!
- [Women of SAMAAP](https://samaap.com/women-of-samaap/) - A group of women from Samaap are honored to congratulate all members on International Women's Day. March 8, 2026
- [44th West Indian Fair 2026](https://samaap.com/44th-west-indian-fair-2026/) - Was held on Saturday February 14 and Sunday February 15, 2026 at the ATLAPA Convention Center. Click to see pictures of the event.
- [SAMAAP Concludes the Year with Participation in National Events](https://samaap.com/samaap-concludes-the-year-with-participation-in-national-events/) - SAMAAP closing the year with its participation in two events instituted by the national government.
- [Panamanian Parade](https://samaap.com/panamanian-parade-2025/) - A SAMAAP delegation participated in the annual Panamanian Parade in Brooklyn, New York, on October 11, 2025.
- [Semana Conozca Su Canal 2025](https://samaap.com/semana-conozca-su-canal-2025/) - SAMAAP invites the community at large to celebrate with us a week of activities August 10-16, 2025.
- [CALENDARIO DEL MES DE LA PANAMEÑIDAD 2025 -1 DE MAYO AL 4 DE JUNIO](https://samaap.com/calendario-del-mes-de-la-panamenidad-2025-1-de-mayo-al-4-de-junio/) - View the calendar of Afro-Panamanian heritage activities from May 1 to June 4, 2025.
- [SAMAAP's 44th year anniversary](https://samaap.com/samaaps-44-year-anniversary/) - View pictures of the Great Afro-Antillean Fair of SAMAAP which was held on Saturday March 1 and Sunday March 2, 2025 at the ATLAPA Convention Center.
- [43rd West Indian Fair 2025](https://samaap.com/43rd-west-indian-fair-2025/) - View pictures of the Great Afro-Antillean Fair of SAMAAP which was held on Saturday March 1 and Sunday March 2, 2025 at the ATLAPA Convention Center.
- [2024 MAC Conference Booklet](https://samaap.com/mac-conference-booklet/) - MAC’s mission is to foster the sharing of skills and experience among museums and related organizations and societies with interests in the Caribbean.
- [SAMAAP Board of Directors 2024 election results](https://samaap.com/samaap-board-of-directors-2024-election/) - On October 26, 2024, the election results were revealed for SAMAAP’s new board of directors for the period 2025 – 2026.
- [Pay your membership dues or donate by credit card](https://samaap.com/pay-by-credit-card/) - SAMAAP is now accepting membership and donation payments by credit card from overseas and as well as from Panama.
- [Gala Dinner and Dance](https://samaap.com/gala-dinner-and-dance/) - SAMAAP pictures of their 2023 gala dinner and tribute dance event honoring several local outstanding citizens.
- [Know Your Canal 2024](https://samaap.com/know-your-canal-2024/) - 2024 Calendar of activities to highlight the contributions of men and women of African descent in the development of Panamanian society.
- [42nd West Indian Fair 2024](https://samaap.com/42nd-west-indian-fair-2024/) - Great Afro-Antillean Fair of SAMAAP was held on Saturday February 10 and Sunday February 11, 2023 at the ATLAPA Convention Center.
- [Know Your Canal 2023](https://samaap.com/know-your-canal-2023/) - 2023 Calendar of activities to highlight the contributions of men and women of African descent in the development of Panamanian society.
- [SAMAAP Bi-Weekly Meetings -2023](https://samaap.com/samaap-bi-weekly-meetings-2023/) - SAMAAP PANAMÁ is inviting you to their bi-weekly scheduled Zoom meetings for 2023.
- [Black Ethnicity Month 2023](https://samaap.com/black-ethnicity-month-2023/) - SAMAAP's calendar of activities for the month of May 2023, with highlights the contributions people of African descent.
- [41th West Indian Fair 2023](https://samaap.com/41th-west-indian-fair-2023/) - Great Afro-Antillean Fair of SAMAAP will be held on Saturday February 18 and Sunday February 19, 2023 at the ATLAPA Convention Center.
- [SAMAAP Board of Directors election results 2023-2024](https://samaap.com/samaap-board-of-directors-election-results-2023-2024/) - On October 29, 2022, SAMAAP's new board of directors was elected for the period 2023-2024.
- [Gala Dinner and Tribute Dance](https://samaap.com/gala-dinner-and-tribute-dance/) - SAMAAP held their gala dinner and tribute dance event honoring several local outstanding citizens.
- [Know Your Canal 2022](https://samaap.com/know-your-canal-2022/) - Calendar of activities to highlight the contribution of men and women of African descent in the development of Panamanian society.
- [Black Ethnicity Month – 2022](https://samaap.com/black-ethnicity-month-2022/) - Calendar of activities to highlight black ethnicity month.
- [40th West Indian Fair 2022](https://samaap.com/40th-west-indian-fair-2022/) - Great Afro-Antillean Fair of SAMAAP was held on Saturday May 21 and Sunday May 22 - Click to view pictures
- [Semana de Actividades](https://samaap.com/semana-de-actividades/) - Activities Week - SAMAAP Youth in the Bicentennial - November 14 to 20, 2021. For more information: 6037-3193 or samaapanama@gmail.com or info@samaap.org
- [Know Your Canal 2021](https://samaap.com/know-your-canal-2021/) - SAMAAP celebrates Know Your Canal Week from August 15 to 21, 2021. The Society of Friends of the Afro-Antillean Museum of Panama (SAMAAP) with the support of the Alcaldia de Panana, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), and Canal TV invite you to participate in the Know Your Canal Week to be held from Sunday, August
- [SAMAAP’s First Virtual Fair](https://samaap.com/samaaps-first-virtual-fair/) - We extend our sincere thanks to the Ministry of Culture for being the main sponsor of SAMAAP’s First Virtual Fair, which was held successfully in partnership with SERTV on May 30, 2021.
- [Inauguration of the new Board of Directors](https://samaap.com/inauguration-of-the-new-board-of-directors/) - Virtual Swearing-in Ceremony On Tuesday December 29th, 2020 at 7pm the recently elected Board of Directors of SAMAAP was sworn in virtually. Period January 2012-December 2022. Watch the event Virtual Swearing-in Ceremony The 2020 SAMAAP elections were held on October 31st, 2020. The envelopes with the votes cast by the members of SAMAAP were received
- [Questions about COVID-19](https://samaap.com/questions-about-covid-19/) - All you need to know and questions about COVID-19 Tuesday December 22nd, 2020 - 7pm. Member of the health advisory council, former Minister of Health, and benefactor member of SAMAAP On Zoom and Facebook Zoom ID: 815 5307 2242 - Password: 187622 Facebook: www.facebook.com/samaapanama
- [New mailing address for SAMAAP](https://samaap.com/soundcloud-audio-post-2/) - Considering that the Panamanian national postal system has not been functioning, we made the decision to obtain a mailbox from the private company Mailboxes, Etc. Even though we cannot send correspondence from this mailbox, the new address that we are sharing below will be much safer to receive correspondence from the United States and other
- [Know Your Canal 2020](https://samaap.com/know-your-canal/) - This year, we will be having a virtual commemoration of Know Your Canal Week from August 9 to 15, 2020. The Society of Friends of the Afro-Antillean Museum of Panama (SAMAAP) with the support of the National Secretariat for the Development of Afro-Panamanians (SENADAP), the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), the Ministry of Culture, the State
- [40th West Indian Fair 2021 has been canceled](https://samaap.com/xxxix-west-indian-fair-2020/) - Considering the health crisis we are facing with COVID 19, we made the decision to CANCEL the Gran Feria Afroantillana scheduled for February 13 & 14, 2021.
- [Artist Martanoemi Noriega](https://samaap.com/artist-martanoemi-noriega/) - Inspiration for our new website The headers and homepage for our new website as well as our 2019 newsletter were inspired by the murals by Martanoemí Noriega that are painted on the exterior walls of the museum. A colorful mural called "Contribution of Afro-Antilleans to the development of the country", created by the Panamanian artist

## Pages

- [Home](https://samaap.com/) - Get involved in the preservation and projection of the West Indian traditions. DONATE TODAY! In the news 09 Jul Semana Conozca Su Canal It typically features historical tours, exhibits, and community events hosted by organizations like SAMAAP. Read more 21 Jun Father’s Day SAMAAP's Board of Directors extends its warmest congratulations to our members who
- [SAMAAP Queen and Princesses](https://samaap.com/samaap-queen-and-princesses/) - 2026 - 2025 SAMAAP Queen The coronations took place during the Afro-Caribbean Fair in ATLAPA. Astrid Peña 2026 Queen of SAMAAP Astrid Peña 2025 Queen of SAMAAP 2024 SAMAAP Queen and Princess The coronations took place during the Afro-Caribbean Fair in ATLAPA. Dashira Wickham 2024 Queen of SAMAAP Britney Rodriguez 2024 First Princess 2020 SAMAAP
- [SAMAAP Members in Action](https://samaap.com/samaap-members-in-action/) - 2024 – 2025 SAMAAP members in action By SAMAAP 2024 -2025 Newsletter SAMAAP participates in a TV discussion about Afro-Panamanian Women in the 21st Century. Members of the Board of Directors provide support to the community in the area surrounding the Children’s Hospital. Members of SAMAAP actively participated in parades held in Río Abajo, Parque
- [Membership of SAMAAP](https://samaap.com/members/) - Updated February 17, 2026 Members help sustain this civic, non-profit group by fostering community interest in the Museum's projects and sponsoring socio-cultural and academic activities that promote West Indian culture in Panama. If you love to preserve and care about the local history or if you want support our cultural traditions, become a SAMAAP member
- [Yearly SAMAAP Events](https://samaap.com/yearly-samaap-events/) - Yearly SAMAAP Events and Activities Details West Indian Fair Every year on Carnival Saturday and Sunday the Grand West Indian Fair, sponsored by the Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum of Panama (SAMAAP) and the National Institute… Details Black Ethnicity Month In Panama, Black Ethnicity Month (locally known as Mes de la Etnia
- [Events](https://samaap.com/events/) - Semana Conozca Su Canal It typically features historical tours, exhibits, and community events hosted by organizations like SAMAAP. Read more Father’s Day SAMAAP's Board of Directors extends its warmest congratulations to our members who are fathers. Read more SAMAAP’s “Red Tide” congratulates the Panama national football team Just few days away from the inauguration of
- [Blog Grid original](https://samaap.com/blog-grid-2/) - Semana Conozca Su Canal July 9, 2026 Home Page It typically features historical tours, exhibits, and community events hosted by organizations like SAMAAP. Read more Father’s Day June 21, 2026 Home Page SAMAAP's Board of Directors extends its warmest congratulations to our members who are fathers. Read more SAMAAP’s “Red Tide” congratulates the Panama national
- [Newsletters](https://samaap.com/newsletters/) - SAMAAP 2024 -2025 Newsletter Newsletter of the Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum of Panama January 1 2014 to December 31, 2025… Read more SAMAAP 2021 Newsletter Newsletter of the Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum of Panama February 1 2021 to January 31, 2022… Read more SAMAAP 2020 Newsletter Newsletter
- [Board of Directors](https://samaap.com/board-of-directors/) - 2025 Elected Board Members On October 26, 2024, members of SAMAAP’s elected a new board of directors for the period 2025 – 2026. January 1st, 2025 - December 31st, 2026 2025 SAMAAP Board of Directors President Arcelio Hartley Vice President Veronica Forte Treasurer Raphael A. McClean Recording Secretary Christina McGrinson Secretaria de Correspondencia y Archivo
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- [About Us](https://samaap.com/about-us/) - Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum SAMAAP Founded in March of 1981 SAMAAP (The Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum of Panama) is a civic non-profit organization, which has as its objectives to support and raise funds for the maintenance and extension of the work of the West Indian Museum of
- [Membership](https://samaap.com/membership/) - Join SAMAAP Members help sustain this civic, non-profit group by fostering community interest in the Museum's projects and sponsoring socio-cultural and academic activities that promote West Indian culture in Panama. If you love to preserve and care about the local history or if you want support our cultural traditions, become a SAMAAP member today! All
- [Membership Payment](https://samaap.com/membership-payment/) - Become a member or submit your membership dues by Credit Card PROMOTERS: ($1,000 OR MORE)* Promoters Lifetime Membership Submit your PROMOTER membership fee. PATRONS ($100-$499) Patrons Membership is renewable annually on your Birthday Submit your PATRON membership fee. REGULARS ($20 - $49) Regulars Membership is renewable annually on your Birthday Submit your REGULAR
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- [Contact Us](https://samaap.com/contact-us/) - Thanks for your visit Fill out the form below and send us your comments or call us at: (507) 501-4130 or (507) 501-4131. You can also email us at info@samaap.com. We would love to hear about your experience and suggestions. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser
- [Our Museum](https://samaap.com/our-museum/) - The Museum is housed in what was formerly the Christian Mission Church built by Barbadian workers in the year 1910 The West Indian history is kept alive in part by the Afro-Caribbean Museum. The Museum is housed in what was formerly the Christian Mission Church, which was built in El Marañón, Calidonia, by Barbadian workers
- [Donations](https://samaap.com/donate/) - Donate today and help expand our cultural outreach, nurture and encourage dialogue and provide scholarships as well as introduce new generations to our history and contributions to the Panamanian society and all we have to offer. Donate by credit CardAll contributions will be gratefully acknowledged and are tax deductible. SAMAAP donation Make your donation to
- [Home old](https://samaap.com/home-2/) - Get involved in the preservation and projection of the West Indian traditions. DONATE TODAY! In the news 09 Jul Semana Conozca Su Canal It typically features historical tours, exhibits, and community events hosted by organizations like SAMAAP. Read more 21 Jun Father’s Day SAMAAP's Board of Directors extends its warmest congratulations to our members who
- [Past Presidents](https://samaap.com/past-presidents/) - Current and past SAMAAP Presidents The Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum (SAMAAP) was formed in March 1981. The primary objective of this civic, non-profit group has been to foment community interest in the projects of the Museum as well as to sponsor socio-cultural and academic activities that promote West Indian Culture in
- [Artists Grid old](https://samaap.com/artists-grid-2/) - SAMAAP 2019 Newsletter Newsletter of the Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum of Panama February 1 2019 to January 31, 2020 Message from the editors In… Read more SAMAAP 2014 Newsletter Newsletter of the Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum of Panama February 1 2014 to January 31, 2015 Message from
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- [Learn Original](https://samaap.com/learn-original/) - Learning about our past to prepare us for the future West Indians and the Building of the Panama Canal In 1833, the British Emancipation Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire. With the onset of the construction of the Panama Railroad in 1850, thousands of Caribbean West Indians began to migrate en masse in search
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- [Past SAMAAP Activities](https://samaap.com/past-samaap-activities/) - Past Activities Details West Indian Fair January 1, 2024 11:00 am Every year on Carnival Saturday and Sunday the Grand West… Details Black Ethnicity Month January 1, 2024 All Day In Panama, Black Ethnicity Month (locally known as Mes de… Details Know Your Canal January 1, 2024 11:00 am Know Your Canal Week (often referred
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- [Artists List](https://samaap.com/artists-list/) - SAMAAP 2011 Newsletter Newsletter of the Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum of Panama February 1 2011 to January 31, 2012 Message from the editors In… Read more SAMAAP 2012 Newsletter Newsletter of the Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum of Panama February 1 2012 to January 31, 2013 Message from
- [Home version 3](https://samaap.com/home-version-3/) - We want you to be part of our museums, experience its beauty and this is why we offer several ways to let you engage with us to help maintain and develop the museums Our history About Vestige We want you to be part of our museums, experience its beauty and this is why we offer
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- [Gallery](https://samaap.com/artworks-grid-2/) - 2024 – 2025 SAMAAP members in action By SAMAAP 2024 -2025 Newsletter Read more 2019 SAMAAP members in action By SAMAAP 2019 Newsletter Read more 2018 SAMAAP members in action By SAMAAP 2018 Newsletter Read more
- [Home version 2](https://samaap.com/home-version-2/) - Planning to visit Vestige? Look at the timetable for the upcoming exhibitions. View Exhibitions Timetable Learn The Vestige, museum of antiquity has a variety of year-round internship programs available for students of all ages. Donate Our memberships provide wonderful benefits and supports our goal to preserve and conserve our local history. Experience Our beautiful historic
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- [Venues List](https://samaap.com/venues-list/) - December 22, 1980 The West Indian Museum of Panama was inaugurated by the Panamanian government as a tribute to the West Indian immigrants who came to Panama to… Read more January 3,1910 This Museum occupies the building which at one time was the Christian Mission Church which was built in El Marañón, Calidonia, by Barbadian
- [Venues Grid](https://samaap.com/venues-grid/) - December 22, 1980 The West Indian Museum of Panama was inaugurated by the Panamanian government as a tribute to the West Indian immigrants who came to Panama to… Read more January 3,1910 This Museum occupies the building which at one time was the Christian Mission Church which was built in El Marañón, Calidonia, by Barbadian
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- [Internship Programs](https://samaap.com/internship/) - Learning Opportunities Work with Vestige curators and educators and gain experience in the museum field. Learn about our mission, collections, and organizational systems Gain practical and theoretical training in museum work Contemplate the role of museums in contemporary society Work closely with a member of the Vestige staff Attend curator talks and a weekly lecture
- [Learn](https://samaap.com/learn/) - Learning about our past to prepare us for the future West Indians and the Building of the Panama Canal In 1833, the British Emancipation Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire. With the onset of the construction of the Panama Railroad in 1850, thousands of Caribbean West Indians began to migrate en masse in search

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## WC Donation

- [SAMAAP donation](https://samaap.com/wc-donation/samaap-donation/)
- [Student](https://samaap.com/wc-donation/student/)
- [Regulars](https://samaap.com/wc-donation/regulars/)
- [Sponsor](https://samaap.com/wc-donation/sponsor/)
- [Patrons](https://samaap.com/wc-donation/patrons/)
- [Benefactors](https://samaap.com/wc-donation/benefactors/)
- [Promoters](https://samaap.com/wc-donation/promoters/)

## Testimonials

- [Teresa Barrett](https://samaap.com/testimonial/teresa-barrett-2/) - I attended The West Indian Fair at the Atlapa last February 2019. The food, the cultural dances and the ethnic arts and craft were great!
- [Ruth Lawson](https://samaap.com/testimonial/ruth-lawson-2/) - I have attended most of their cultural and religious activities which bring out the best of the West-Indian community in Panama and Colon.
- [Dr. Beverly A King Miller](https://samaap.com/testimonial/teresa-barrett/) - I wish to thank SAMAAP for opening your doors to me and allowing me to use your research center/museum and library.
- [Silvia Tom](https://samaap.com/testimonial/ruth-lawson/) - This year's crowd at the ATLAPA convention Center was bigger than in the past, drawing isthmian residents of all ethnicities.
- [Daniel Joseph](https://samaap.com/testimonial/daniel-joseph/) - What a super day at the West Indian Fair! Great music, incredibly friendly people, dancing, singing, a lot of smiles and of course eating.

## Gallery

- [Image Format](https://samaap.com/gallery/image-format/)
- [Link Format](https://samaap.com/gallery/audio-format/)
- [Link Format](https://samaap.com/gallery/link-format-2/)
- [Link Format](https://samaap.com/gallery/link-format/)
- [Video Format](https://samaap.com/gallery/video-format/)
- [Slider/Gallery Format](https://samaap.com/gallery/slidergallery-format/)

## Exhibitions

- [Board of Directors Election](https://samaap.com/exhibition/board-of-directors-election/) - On October 26, 2024, it will be time to vote for the members of SAMAAP’s new board of directors for the period 2025 – 2026. To participate in the elections, all members must be up to date with their annual dues. If you are not currently up to date with your annual dues, we invite
- [Swedish photography from Chris until today](https://samaap.com/exhibition/swedish-photography-from-chris-until-today/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla convallis egestas rhoncus. Donec facilisis fermentum sem, ac viverra ante luctus vel. Donec vel mauris quam. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla convallis egestas rhoncus. Donec facilisis fermentum sem, ac viverra ante luctus vel. Donec vel mauris quam. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,
- [A new version: Modernist Photography](https://samaap.com/exhibition/a-new-version-modernist-photography/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla convallis egestas rhoncus. Donec facilisis fermentum sem, ac viverra ante luctus vel. Donec vel mauris quam. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla convallis egestas rhoncus. Donec facilisis fermentum sem, ac viverra ante luctus vel. Donec vel mauris quam. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,

## Events

- [West Indian Fair](https://samaap.com/event/west-indian-fair/) - Every year on Carnival Saturday and Sunday the Grand West Indian Fair, sponsored by the Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum of Panama (SAMAAP) and the National Institute of Culture of Panama (INAC) take place. There were a variety of West Indian Foods on sale, music, dances, in addition to Panamanian arts and
- [Know Your Canal](https://samaap.com/event/know-your-canal/) - Know Your Canal Week (often referred to locally as Semana Conozca Su Canal or Semana del Canal) is an annual educational initiative celebrating the August 15th inauguration of the Panama Canal. It typically features historical tours, exhibits, and community events hosted by organizations like SAMAAP to honor the waterway's legacy. During the week of activities
- [Black Ethnicity Month](https://samaap.com/event/black-ethnicity-month/) - In Panama, Black Ethnicity Month (locally known as Mes de la Etnia Negra) is celebrated throughout May. Officially established by Law 9 in 2000, this national observance honors the historical contributions, cultural heritage, and resilience of Afro-Panamanians, culminating on May 31st with National Black Ethnicity Day. Images of the Black Ethnicity Month 2023 in Panama
- [Gala Dinner and Dance](https://samaap.com/event/gala-dinner-and-dancean-artist-combing-the-shores-of-time/) - Commemorating 109 anniversary of the Panama Canal, the Society of Friends of the Afro-Antillean Museum of Panama (SAMAAP) celebrate a Gala Dinner and Dance event, culminating activities of the week “Know Your Canal,” which is celebrated annually to commemorate the anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal and recognize the contribution of men and

## Registrants

- [Vipinn Sharma](https://samaap.com/event_registrants/vipinn-sharma/)

## Team

- [Britney Rodriguez](https://samaap.com/team/britney-rodriguez/)
- [Ruby Smith](https://samaap.com/team/ruby-smith/)
- [Astriz De la Cruz](https://samaap.com/team/astriz-de-la-cruz/)
- [Dinora Spencer](https://samaap.com/team/dinora-spencer/)
- [Kenya Mears](https://samaap.com/team/kenya-mears/)
- [Marlis Jimenez](https://samaap.com/team/marlis-jimenez/)
- [Virceyith Gomez](https://samaap.com/team/virceyith-gomez/)
- [Dashira Wickham](https://samaap.com/team/samaap-queen-2024/)
- [Astrid Peña](https://samaap.com/team/samaap-queen-2026/)
- [Astrid Peña](https://samaap.com/team/samaap-queen-2025/)
- [Luicelis Lopez Grant](https://samaap.com/team/luicelis-lopez-grant/)
- [Liliana Moreno Powell](https://samaap.com/team/liliana-moreno-powell/)
- [Jesseyha Jesse Aparicio](https://samaap.com/team/jesseyha-jesse-aparicio/)
- [Anghely Grace Quinn](https://samaap.com/team/anghely-grace-quinn/)
- [Lisarelis Rodriguez Kwiers](https://samaap.com/team/lisarelis-rodriguez-kwiers/)
- [Ana Gabriela Comparaz](https://samaap.com/team/ana-gabriela-comparaz/)
- [Onassys O. Ortiz T.](https://samaap.com/team/onassys-o-ortiz-t/)
- [Mayelie Gonzalez V.](https://samaap.com/team/mayelie-gonzalez-v/)
- [Lashawn-I.-Johnson-G](https://samaap.com/team/lashawn-i-johnson-g/) - wwwsgsdgsdgs
- [Melva Lowe de Goodin](https://samaap.com/team/melva-lowe-de-goodin/)
- [Gloria Branch](https://samaap.com/team/gloria-branch/)
- [Marva Jacobs](https://samaap.com/team/marva-jacobs/)
- [Heriberto Soley](https://samaap.com/team/heriberto-soley/)
- [Carlos A. King](https://samaap.com/team/carlos-a-king/)
- [Carlos A. Smith](https://samaap.com/team/carlos-a-smith/)
- [Sonia Brown](https://samaap.com/team/sonia-brown/)
- [Ethelbert Mapp](https://samaap.com/team/ethelbert-mapp/)
- [Enrique E. Sánchez](https://samaap.com/team/enrique-e-sanchez/)
- [Glenroy James](https://samaap.com/team/glenroy-james/)
- [Veronica Forte](https://samaap.com/team/veronica-forte/)
- [Melva Lowe de Goodin](https://samaap.com/team/melva-lowe-de-goodin-2/)
- [Arcelio H. Hartley](https://samaap.com/team/arcelio-hartley/)

## Artworks

- [2024 - 2025 SAMAAP members in action](https://samaap.com/artwork/2024-2025-samaap-members-in-action/) - SAMAAP participates in a TV discussion about Afro-Panamanian Women in the 21st Century. Members of the Board of Directors provide support to the community in the area surrounding the Children’s Hospital. Members of SAMAAP actively participated in parades held in Río Abajo, Parque Lefevre, and Colón, showcasing their solidarity and enthusiasm for the celebrations. On
- [2019 SAMAAP members in action](https://samaap.com/artwork/2019-samaap-members-in-action-2/) - Enrique Sánchez at the Board of Directors of the Panama Canal, October 11, 2019. Bishop Julio Murray and other members of the community accompanied him in the ratification by the National Assembly. September 17, 2019. Special recognition by SAMAAP members. September 7, 2019. Tribute to Claral Richards by the National Secretariat for the Development of
- [2018 SAMAAP members in action](https://samaap.com/artwork/2018-samaap-members-in-action/) - In February 2018. Hie Marcia Henry Foundation sponsored a cotillion for young ladies of the community SAMAAP members and friends supported the activity. SAMAAP member Shoshanna Levy and her "Darnas de la Pollera" group had a gala event on February 22nd to illustrate the different types of polleras from the different regions of the country.

## Categories

- [Home Page](https://samaap.com/category/home-page/)
- [Past events](https://samaap.com/category/past-events/)
- [Virtual Event](https://samaap.com/category/virtual-event/)

## Tags

- [museum](https://samaap.com/tag/museum/)

## Product categories

- [Uncategorized](https://samaap.com/product-category/uncategorized/)
- [Clothing](https://samaap.com/product-category/clothing/)
- [Hoodies](https://samaap.com/product-category/clothing/hoodies/)
- [T-shirts](https://samaap.com/product-category/clothing/t-shirts/)

## Campaign Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://samaap.com/donation-category/uncategorized/) - Default category for uncategorized donation campaigns

## Testimonial Categories

- [People](https://samaap.com/testimonial-category/people/)

## Gallery Categories

- [Image](https://samaap.com/gallery-category/image/)
- [Link](https://samaap.com/gallery-category/link/)
- [Slider](https://samaap.com/gallery-category/slider/)
- [Video](https://samaap.com/gallery-category/video/)

## Exhibition Categories

- [Showroom](https://samaap.com/exhibition-category/showroom/)

## Event Categories

- [Yearly SAMAAP events](https://samaap.com/event-category/yearly-samaap-events/)
- [Gala Dinner and Dance](https://samaap.com/event-category/gala-dinner-and-dance/)
- [West Indian Fair](https://samaap.com/event-category/west-indian-fair/)
- [Black Ethnicity Month](https://samaap.com/event-category/black-ethnicity-month/)
- [Know Your Canal](https://samaap.com/event-category/know-your-canal/)

## Registered Event

- [We Come This Far by Faith](https://samaap.com/?registrant-event=we-come-this-far-by-faith)

## Team Categories

- [Past Presidents](https://samaap.com/team-category/past-presidents/)
- [Queens and Princesses 2018](https://samaap.com/team-category/queens-and-princesses-2018/)
- [Queens and Princesses 2019](https://samaap.com/team-category/queens-and-princesses-2019/)
- [Queens and Princesses 2020](https://samaap.com/team-category/queens-and-princesses-2020/)
- [Queens and Princesses 2024](https://samaap.com/team-category/queens-and-princesses-2024/)
- [Queens and Princesses 2025](https://samaap.com/team-category/queens-and-princesses-2025/)
- [Queens and Princesses 2026](https://samaap.com/team-category/queens-and-princesses-2026/)
- [2026 - 2025 -2024 SAMAAP Queens](https://samaap.com/team-category/2026-2025-2024-samaap-queens/) - 2026 – 2025 -2024 SAMAAP Queens
- [Queens and Princesses 2016](https://samaap.com/team-category/queens-and-princesses-2016/)
- [Queens and Princesses 2014](https://samaap.com/team-category/queens-and-princesses-2014/)

## Artwork Tags

- [ancient](https://samaap.com/artwork-tags/ancient/)
- [antique](https://samaap.com/artwork-tags/antique/)
- [art](https://samaap.com/artwork-tags/art/)
- [artistic](https://samaap.com/artwork-tags/artistic/)
- [box](https://samaap.com/artwork-tags/box/)
- [ceramic](https://samaap.com/artwork-tags/ceramic/)
- [classic](https://samaap.com/artwork-tags/classic/)
- [clay](https://samaap.com/artwork-tags/clay/)
- [gift](https://samaap.com/artwork-tags/gift/)
- [isolated](https://samaap.com/artwork-tags/isolated/)
- [old](https://samaap.com/artwork-tags/old/)
- [white](https://samaap.com/artwork-tags/white/)

## Artists

- [SAMAAP 2018 Newsletter](https://samaap.com/artwork-artists/samaap-2018-newsletter/) - Newsletter of the Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum of Panama February 1 2018 to January 31, 2019 Message from the editors In this edition, we reactivate our historical memory of the strike carried out by workers of the Panama Canal in 1920, organized by William Preston Stoute and Samuel Inniss. In this centenary of that struggle, we should always remember that the benefits we enjoy today are the results of the struggles of these types of leaders of the past who paved the way. Editors: Veronica D. Forte / Melva Lowe de Goodin Colaboradores: Carmela Lowe de Gobern, Denys Avila, Cynthia Lowe, Catherine Laliberte, Josefina Bell Munajj, Alegra Woodard, Alonso Gobern, Mariza Arauz.
- [SAMAAP 2019 Newsletter](https://samaap.com/artwork-artists/samaap-2019-newsletter/) - Newsletter of the Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum of Panama February 1 2019 to January 31, 2020 Message from the editors In this edition, we reactivate our historical memory of the strike carried out by workers of the Panama Canal in 1920, organized by William Preston Stoute and Samuel Inniss. In this centenary of that struggle, we should always remember that the benefits we enjoy today are the results of the struggles of these types of leaders of the past who paved the way. Editors: Veronica D. Forte / Melva Lowe de Goodin Colaboradores: Silvia Tom, Carmela Lowe de Gobern, Denys Avila, Cynthia Lowe, Alegra Woodard, Alfonso Gobern, Mariza Arauz, Bolivar Jaramillo, y Randy Navarro.
- [SAMAAP 2024 -2025 Newsletter](https://samaap.com/artwork-artists/samaap-2024-2025-newsletter/) - Newsletter of the Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum of Panama January 1 2014 to December 31, 2025 Message from the President of SAMAAP I am overwhelmingly pleased at being able to present to you this edition of the SAMAAP Newsletter 2026, a publication that we had not been able to o5er in printed form since 2022. We managed to o5er a digital publication in 2024, but it has not been until now that we are able to present to you a printed version. Editors:We need to recognize and offer sincere appreciation, particularly to our relatively new member Viodelda Mrkham-Burts, who joined SAMAAP just a little less than two years ago, bringing with her a wealth of talents and abilities, with which in coordination with a few other members, was able to complete the publication of this booklet in a record time of only two months. To Viodelda and her team, I say a resounding thank you.