The Congo culture, kept alive by the descendants of the African slaves who were brought to Panama by the Spanish. In 2018, the Congo traditions were declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. During the colonial period, the term Congo was used more as a generic term for African.

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Location: Santiago Fortress, Portobelo, Colon, Panama
Photo credit: © KIKE CALVO / Alamy / Afripics
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