Event· Nalunega· Other Caribbean

Nalunega Mola Festival (Yala Burba Mola Riba)

9° 33.4′ N · 78° 56.7′ W · approximate

A festival of Guna textile art in the Nalunega community near Porvenir, with mola-making, cayuco and dance contests, traditional food and handicraft kiosks.

Belize Barrier Reef

Practical

Coordinate approximate (Wichubhuala/Nalunega cluster next to Porvenir; see the villages entry). Panama's Ministry of Culture reported the first edition running August 16–22, organised with the Nalunega community during the Guna 'week of culture'. Dates and continuation in later years are unverified: ask at Porvenir or Nalunega. Anchor at Porvenir and visit by dinghy.

Best for

Molas and Guna culture straight from the source

Season

August (first edition August 16–22)

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