The Devil Is in the Details: Panama’s Danzas de Diablos

August 21, 2026 / Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council

The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council recently featured Panama’s rich cultural traditions in an article by CEO Patrick Fisher, following his visit to Chitré to witness the historic national gathering of Danzas de Diablos.

The article explores the diversity, history, and cultural significance of these traditions and highlights Crossroads of the World: Panama, the Latin American Cultural Center’s upcoming exhibition opening on September 22, 2026.

The exhibit will feature masks and objects connected to Panama’s Diablos, alongside other stories and cultural traditions from across the country. The exhibition will also include the work of photographer and documentary film maker Luis Carlos Garcia.

Filmmaker Luis Carlos Garcia // Photo by Patrick Fisher

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For more information, contact:

Sandra Budd
sbudd@lasaweb.org

About the Latin American Cultural Center (LACC)

LACC features a small but highly informative museum display, as well as live programming in an intimate performance venue that highlights the diverse cultures, music, film, and current day issues of Latin America and the Caribbean. Exhibits and related programming will be open to school groups who wish to explore this incredible region of our world. A large exhibit gallery is reserved for featuring changing presentations of special topics related to this vast geographical area.