Panama will host events to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the U.S. military invasion that occurred on December 20, 1989. A date that still pains the country's history and neighborhoods. The Canal Museum, along with the Cultural Identity Movement and the December 20, 1989 Commission, invites the public to join a special agenda of cultural and educational activities for the National Day of Mourning. The events aim to honor the victims, listen to affected communities, and strengthen collective memory. The programming seeks to promote reflection and dialogue about one of the most significant events in the country's recent history, centering the voices of those who lived through the invasion and its consequences. On Saturday, December 20, the Canal Museum will hold an Open Doors day with free admission from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., reaffirming its commitment to a plural, inclusive, and participatory historical memory. "We understand memory as a collective and necessary exercise," the museum stated. Among its initiatives are the immersive Arrabal Museum and the ecological mural on Ancón Hill. "Our mission is to transform the perception of these communities through education and culture, promoting sustainable and regenerative tourism that rescues the collective memory of the country's historic center," said Efraín Guerrero, a representative of the movement. The special program includes guided tours, film screenings, and open workshops, with the direct participation of communities and the support of Metro Route as a way to connect territory, memory, and urban displacement from a historical and social perspective.
