美文赏析（五十五）
Panama, Cultural Heritage
With about a thousand miles of Caribbean and Pacific coastline, and hundreds of picturesque islands, Panama is a beach loyer's paradise. The combination of white-sand, crystalline, tropical water attracts thousands of vacationers from all over the world.
As a meeting point in the history of the countries of Latin America, Panama is a country forged by various cultures and traditions that come together to create a unique complexity and exotic environment. The country's ethnic diversity is reflected in the traditional products, such as woodcarvings, ceremonial masks and pottery, as well as in its architecture, cuisine and festivals.
To visit Panama is to dazzle the senses, where indigenous and European cultures combine to create a country without equal. Panama's architecture is a reflection of the different groups that make their home there.
Panama will satisfy even the most discriminating palate. Panama is an ideal place to enjoy local cuisine, which varies from region to region. Some of the local dishes include sancocho de galena (chicken stew), carimanolas (deep fried meat rolls), new corn fritters, fried pork rinds and jerked beef, a delicacy for any discriminating diner. Fish and seafood are prevalent in several areas.
Dance is a symbol of the diverse cultures that come together in Panama. The local folklore can be experienced through a multitude of festivals, dances and traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation. The beautiful "Pollera" is the typical dress for the Panamanian women. The "Pollera" is embroidered on fine weave fabric with intricate, brightly colored designs that take over a year to complete. The men's finery consists of embroidered, long sleeved shirts, three-quarter length pants and the traditional "Montuno" straw hat.
The different festivals reflect the influence of the different ethnic groups that make up the country. To the north, in Colon Province, one can observe traditions of African influence, s
uch as Congo drums dating back to the era of slavery and the Black Christ feast. In contrast, the May Pole ceremony is a European tradition. Throughout the country year-round festivals take place in each town in honor of the Patron Saint of each town. The Panamanian carnival, which is held before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, is world famous for its processions, bands and singers— which, together with the rich folklore of street musicians and beautiful women dressed in the traditional "polleras" and adorned with gold jewelry — make it a colorful celebration of the mix of different customs of all the ethnic groups.
The artisan pottery offers visitors a great variety of designs to choose from. Styles range from imitations of Pre-Colombian motifs to folk images and of varied uses—from dishes to planters.
New words and expressions生词和短语
Caribbean [kæri'bi(:)ən] n.加勒比海
coastline ['kəustlain] n.海岸线
picturesque [.piktʃə'resk] adj.独特的，如画的
forge [fɔ:dʒ] vt.锻造，锤炼
exotic [ig'zɔtik] adj.异国情调的，外来的，奇异的
ethnic ['eθnik] adj.民族的，人种的
diversity [dai'və:siti] n.差异，多样性
cuisine [kwi(:)'zi:n] n.厨房烹调法，烹饪，美食
dazzle ['dæzl] vt.使目眩，使惊讶
indigenous [in'didʒinəs] adj.地产的，本土的
palate ['pælit,-ət] n.趣味，胃口
rind [raind] n.皮，表面
jerk [dʒə:k] vt.将肉切薄晒干
folklore['fəuklɔ:(r)] n.民间传说
carifinery ['fainəri] n.华丽的服饰
embroider [im'brɔidə] vt.刺绣
carniva ['ka:nivəl] n.狂欢节庆，嘉年华会
参考译文
文化胜地巴拿马
近千米的加勒比和太平洋海岸线及众多风光旖旎岛屿使巴拿马成为海滩爱好者的乐园。这里的热带水域集白沙、清澈的海水于一体，吸引着全球大批度假游客的到来。
作为拉丁美洲各国家历史的聚合点，巴拿马是由多姿多彩的文化与传统集成的国家，这些文化与传统汇成了独一无二、错综复杂的异国情调。传统的产品，如木雕、礼仪假面具及陶器，还有这里的建筑、菜肴及各大节日庆典，都反映了这个国家五光十的民族风采。
漫游巴拿马会让眼花缭乱，土著文化与欧洲文化融为一体，使该国拥有世上无与伦比的特。巴拿马的建筑风格折射出了在这里安家的不同民族的特。
即使最挑剔的胃口都能在巴拿马得到满足。巴拿马是享品地方菜的理想之地，这里的地方菜各具特。一些地方菜，如炖鸡肉、香炸肉丸子、新玉米夹馅油炸面圈、油煎猪肉皮、牛肉干，是任何挑剔的就餐者的美味佳肴。在有些地区，鱼和海鲜很盛行。
舞蹈表演是汇聚于巴拿马的多元文化的一个象征。在许多代代相传的节日、舞会及习俗中，你可以亲身感受当地风俗。美丽的博拉（一种女裙）是巴拿马女士最典型的着装。博拉一般饰有精美、颜明快的图样并由优质针织面料刺绣而成，配饰的图样需一年多才能完成。华丽的男士服饰有刺绣的长袖衬衫、七五分长短裤及传统的Montuno草帽。
不同的节日反映了汇聚在该国的不同民族对这个国家的影响。北方，在科龙省，你能看到受非洲人影响的传统迹象，如可追溯到奴隶时代的刚果打鼓会和黑基督祭日。而与此相映成趣的是来自欧洲传统的五月长杆舞。全国上下每一个小镇全年都有纪念它们各自守护神的节日。巴拿马的嘉年华会在复活节的第七个星期三和四旬斋开始前举行，因其队列、乐队、歌手而闻名于世，再加上街头音乐家、身穿传统的博拉、配带金质饰品的巴拿马女士
进行的丰富的民俗活动，使之成为一场盛大的、融多民族风俗于一体的庆典。
手工陶器也是琳琅满目。为游客提供了众多的选择机会。样式从模仿前哥伦比亚的花纹、彩到各种民间人物形象十分丰富；用途也是多种多样，从碟子到花盆一应俱全。

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