People Of Panama Celebrate 19th Anniversary Of “Separation Of Panama From Colombia Day”

Panamian National Police members march during a parade to commemorate the “Separation of Panama from Colombia Day” in Panama City, capital of Panama, on Nov. 3, 2012. Panama Saturday celebrated the 109th anniversary of its’ separating from Colombia on Nov. 3, 1903.

Panamian President Ricardo Martinelli salutes members of the security forces during a parade to commemorate the “Separation of Panama from Colombia Day” in Panama City, capital of Panama, on Nov. 3, 2012.

A student dressed in a Panamian traditional outfit “pollera”, prepares to attend a parade to commemorate the “Separation of Panama from Colombia Day” in Panama City, capital of Panama, on Nov. 3, 2012. <Xinhua/Mauricio Valenzuela>