The holidays shine a little brighter thanks to one iconic symbol: the Filipino parol, a lantern that represents hope, unity, ...
The Christmas decorations adorning Yerba Buena Gardens honor the neighborhood's connection to the Filipino American community ...
San Francisco's Parol Lantern Festival & Parade returns with Filipino food, music and a community parade celebrating hope, heritage and the holiday spirit.
THE Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) ushers in the Christmas season by illuminating the iconic facade of its Main Building with a striking Lubenas parol from Pampanga alongside a belen logo, ...
This article will explore the history of parols, their significance during the Christmas season, and how you can engage in this heartwarming tradition with your family. The tradition of parols dates ...
The 23rd Annual Parol Lantern Festival in San Francisco celebrates Filipino culture with lanterns, performances, and a cultural message.
In Estancia, Iloilo, for example, which is a municipality renowned for its dried fish industry, referred to locally as “uga,” ...
The procession held the Christmas lanterns high and slowly circled the gardens, vanquishing the December darkness. Want the latest on the Mission and San Francisco? Sign up for our free daily ...
There is no greater symbol of the Filipino Christmas spirit than the parol. Derived from the Spanish word farol, the lantern in the shape of a five- pointed star representing the Star of Bethlehem is ...
MANILA, Philippines — Austerity and simplicity are the buzzwords for this pandemic Christmas. Family reunions, company parties, caroling, mall shopping and exchange gift traditions are on hold. So ...