With love and football: 37 couples seal their union in mass civil wedding

Amidst the jubilant celebrations for Panama's qualification for the World Cup, 37 couples took a significant step in their lives by participating in a mass civil wedding ceremony. The event, organized by the Civil Registry of the Electoral Tribunal, infused the solemn act of marriage with the vibrant energy of Panamanian football culture.

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We've been a couple for a long time, it was time to make the decision and take the step, taking advantage of the World Cup time now.

Clad in red, the color representing both the national team and the passion of love and union, the couples exchanged vows in an atmosphere charged with excitement. The timing of the ceremony was particularly meaningful, aligning with the national pride surrounding Panama's advancement to another global football tournament.

Among the couples was Luis and Ana, who, after more than 30 years together, decided to formalize their long-standing commitment. "We've been a couple for a long time, it was time to make the decision and take the step, taking advantage of the World Cup time now," Ana expressed. The Director General of the Civil Registry, Sharon Sinclair, emphasized the societal importance of these unions, stating, "37 families starting today through marriage are the best team Panama needs, a formed family, a united family."

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37 families starting today through marriage are the best team Panama needs, a formed family, a united family, and what better than this moment when Panama is celebrated around the world, this presence in a World Cup for the second time.

The ceremony also included younger couples, such as 24-year-olds José Arosemena and his partner, who have been together for four years. "The truth is, we've been together for four years and we made the decision because we believe it was the right thing to do and to be right with God," José commented. The 37 couples answered the call from the Civil Registry, solidifying their love and strengthening family bonds, whether they were starting new households or continuing to build existing ones.

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The truth is, we've been together for four years and we made the decision because we believe it was the right thing to do and to be right with God.