Cutarra
Traditional leather sandals worn by both men and women, common in rural towns (in Panama, the countryside provinces are referred to as el interior).
Hey Pedro, where are you off to in cutarras?
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Tag: folclor
Definitions tagged folclor in the street dictionary.
PanamáTembleque
Ornate, handmade hair ornaments worn by women as part of the Panamanian national costume, the pollera. These beaded pieces are designed to shiver or shake as the wearer moves (the pollera is Panama's traditional, intricately embroidered dress).
A: The girl left her tembleques at home. B: Oh, the teacher is not going to let her dance like that.
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Diablico
Traditional characters from the Corpus Christi festival. They are performers dressed as devils in masks and red and black striped costumes who dance and lead the processions. (These figures are a staple of Panamanian folklore, specifically the Diablicos Sucios, representing a blend of religious and indigenous traditions).
A: Better not take the kid to that parade because he is really scared of the diablicos. B: Take him, woman. He needs to learn those are just normal people who are not going to do anything to him.
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Pindin
A Panamanian slang term for traditional folk dance music, typically featuring accordions and percussion (often referred to locally as 'musica tipica').
A: At Ana's birthday they only played Pindin. And there I was, not knowing how to dance, girl... B: Oh, definitely, it is a shame not knowing how to dance.
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Cadena chata
A piece of traditional folk jewelry consisting of a gold necklace with flat, scale-like links that feature decorative patterns or small holes. (This necklace is an essential part of the jewelry worn with the pollera, Panama's national dress).
A: 'I want to get a cadena chata for my grandma.' B: 'Oh, definitely, she loves traditional folk items so much.'
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carimañola
A deep-fried fritter made from mashed cassava (yuca) dough filled with seasoned ground meat (a popular breakfast and snack food in Panama).
A: So, what is there for breakfast? B: Carimañola with fried plantains.
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Saloma
A traditional, rhythmic vocalization or melodic shout used in Panamanian folk music (música típica). In rural areas, it also serves as a greeting between country people. (The Saloma is a distinctive yodel-like sound characteristic of the Panamanian countryside).
A: The boy knows how to dance típico very well, but we haven't been able to teach him to salomar yet. B: The thing is, you have to practice Saloma a lot for it to sound right, it is harder than it looks.
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guacharaca
A percussion instrument used in Panama's national folk music known as típico (a popular accordion-led genre). It is a long, grooved tube that is scraped with a wire comb. It is also a staple of vallenato music.
"I left the guacharaca behind, Joselin. Now what do we do?" | "My son plays the guacharaca in the group Los Siete."
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Manjar
A traditional sweet spread sold by street vendors, especially common in the rural interior of the country. It is made from milk, cornstarch, and sugar, resulting in a thick, jam-like consistency. (In Panama, the interior refers to the provinces and rural areas outside of the capital city.)
Dad, can you buy me a manjar? | Bread tastes delicious with a little manjar on top.
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Congo
1. A sucker or a pushover, someone who is easily exploited or fooled by others. 2. A traditional Afro-Panamanian dance and musical style from the Caribbean coast (this genre celebrates the culture and history of rebellion of the Cimarrones, or enslaved Africans who escaped colonial rule).
"Don't lend that guy any more money, he's playing you for a Congo!" : "Every year they host a Congo dance festival on the coast."
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Trovador
A singer who performs improvised rhyming verses, usually in the form of décimas, during a cantadera (a traditional Panamanian folk music gathering where performers compete).
Julia's boyfriend is the best trovador in town; To be a trovador you have to know a lot about poetry.
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Cantadera
A folk tradition involving a gathering of people, usually from the country's rural interior, who take turns performing improvised verses. It typically takes place in a competitive atmosphere where each singer responds to the others with challenging lyrics (this refers to the Panamanian tradition of improvised poetic duels known as décimas).
In December a cantadera is always organized in the village or When my grandfather was young he used to participate in cantaderas
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Rabel
A traditional Panamanian folk violin used in singing competitions (cantaderas) and other rural musical festivals.
My grandfather lent me his rabel so I could learn how to play. The rabel is essential to properly perform a mejorana (a traditional Panamanian folk song and dance).
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tamal
A traditional Panamanian dish made from corn dough filled with pork or chicken, wrapped in a leaf (specifically a bijao leaf, locally called a tallo leaf), and boiled.
How many tamales do we need to make for the girl's birthday? / They sell delicious tamales at that restaurant.
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Tamborito
A traditional folk music genre performed to the rhythm of drums, guitar, and singing. It is a signature sound of the Panamanian countryside, specifically the central provinces.
There is going to be a Tamborito this Saturday to celebrate Esteban's birthday. During Carnival we always get a Tamborito going every night in the backyard.
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Chirrisco
Homemade moonshine or liquor made from fermented corn or sugarcane. It is primarily consumed in the countryside (in Panama, the interior refers to rural provinces outside the capital city).
There is nothing better to go with your meals than a nice cold chirrisco | Sir, how much are you selling the chirrisco for?
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Allá 'onde uno
A term referring to the rural provinces of the country's interior, characterized by their strong folkloric traditions. People from these areas are distinguished by a specific country accent known as jalao. (This expression usually points to the central provinces, the cultural heartland of Panama).
That woman talks like she is from Allá 'onde uno : We are going on vacation to Allá 'onde uno.
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salve
A style of merengue with religious or rural themes, popularized by Elenita Santos starting in the early 1950s (a traditional folk music genre often performed at religious festivals).
Elenita Santos, the Queen of the salve.
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República Dominicana