A participant wearing traditional dress known as Pollera, waits backstage for her turn to perform during the National Pollera Contest at the National Theater in Panama City May 5, 2013. The Pollera contest aims to conserve the traditional dress of Panama. The Pollera dates back to the 18th century and was worn by the Spanish lower classes, according to the organizers. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso (PANAMA - Tags: SOCIETY)