Dora Pérez de Zárate

Dora Pérez de Zárate was a distinguished Panamanian folklorist and cultural researcher who played a crucial role in documenting and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Panama, particularly the expressions of Afro-Antillean communities. Together with her husband, Manuel F. Zárate, she published the celebrated book 'Tambor y socavón' in 1962, which earned the Premio Miró. Her contributions to the study of folklore have left a lasting impact on the understanding of Panamanian cultural identity.