The History of the Mil Polleras or Thousand Skirts Parade, in Panama is Tied to the Spanish Conquest and the Traditional Panamanian Dress, the Pollera

Held annually on the second Saturday of January in Las Tablas, Los Santos, the Desfile de las Mil Polleras serves as a massive cultural celebration of Panama's national attire. The pollera's design originated from peasant dress in southern Spain during the colonial period before evolving into a core symbol of Panamanian identity. The dresses are handmade through specialized embroidery techniques such as cross stitch, darning, and shading, often complemented by intricate gold and silver filigree jewelry crafted by senior artisans. In addition to showcasing the skirts, the district of Las Tablas preserves traditional musical rhythms including Panamanian cumbia, tamborito, and murga.