Monday, August 30, 2010

Parols, the native laterns


Parols are ornamental star-like Christmas lanterns from the Philippines. They are normaly made out of bamboo, paper, colored cellophane or sometimes capiz. It come in various sizes, shapes and designs; however, their star-shape façade and basic design remain dominant.

The Giant Lantern Festival of San Fernando is the event that the province of Pampanga is most known for. No doubt that is the reason why San Fernando, Pampanga has been dubbed as the Christmas Capital of the Philippines.


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