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 ...

A basement room in the Mint Mall has been transformed into a brilliantly colored storeroom of handmade parols -- star-shaped lanterns that signal the start of the Christmas season in the Philippines.

The Christmas decorations adorning Yerba Buena Gardens honor the neighborhood's connection to the Filipino American community ...

Over 150 Jesse Bethel High School students did their best to share faith and hope with the Filipino “Haulan” Club at the annual Parol Festival and Competition on Thursday. The festival showcased ...

CEBU, Philippines — The local government units' creativity and sense of culture will be tested further with the staging of a nationwide “parol-making” contest. This is initiated by the Office of the ...

For 72-year-old Araceli Ramiscal, and other members of Kababaihan ng Maynila, their foldable parols are more than just a Christmas symbol. They are a potent source of their livelihood. For many ...

Sen. Cynthia A. Villar, Sen. Mark Villar, and Deputy Speaker Camille Villar, together with Councilor Carlo Aguilar, posed with the winners of the 18th Las Piñas Parol Festival’s Parol Making Contest.

For many Filipinos, the approaching holiday season will be one tinged with nostalgia. After close to two years of living and coping with the pandemic, people are longing for a sense of normalcy, with ...

Parol Making Workshops When : Monday Nov 26, 2007 to Monday Dec 03, 2007 at 4:00 PM Where : International Hotel Manilatown Center 868 Kearny Street (corner of Kearny & Jackson) San Francisco , CA ...

The 23rd Annual Parol Lantern Festival in San Francisco celebrates Filipino culture with lanterns, performances, and a cultural message.