The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported on Thursday, December 30 the approval of President Laurentino Cortizo, of craft, cultural and agricultural fairs during 2022 and the rescheduling of the Thousand Polleras parade.

The installation of inns for food sales will be allowed, however,the provision excludes dances, discotheques, and traditional cantaderas.

To enter the fairs, it will be "mandatory" to present the QR code or vaccination cards with a complete scheme and comply with biosafety measures, such as mandatory use of masks, frequent hand washing, and physical distancing.

The Executive Branch approved the celebration in 2022 of the following fairs: Flowers and Coffee in Boquete, from January 13 to 23; the La Chorrera International Fair, from January 26 to February 6; the David International Fair in Chiriquí from March 10 to 20 and the Azuero International Fair, from April 21 to May 1 and the San Sebastián de Ocú Fair, from January 16 to 21.

Provisions include the rescheduling of the Thousand Polleras parade, which is traditionally held in the city of Las Tablas, Los Santos province.