The parol festival held in part by FilAm Arts in Los Angeles (photo by Nailah Barcelona, courtesy FilAm Arts) The five-pointed parol has long been a symbol of the holiday season in the Philippines.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Many Filipino homes hang a star-shaped decoration for Christmas called a “parol”, from simple ones made of paper to elaborate modern ones with bright blinking lights.

The holidays shine a little brighter thanks to one iconic symbol: the Filipino parol, a lantern that represents hope, unity, and the spirit of the season. And every year, the Bay Area gathers to ...

Wherever a Filipino might be around the globe, the Philippine Christmas spirit is one aspect of culture that does not fade away. With Christmas around the corner, brightly-colored Christmas lanterns ...

Paramount to the Filipino Christmas season, the parol star lantern is a symbol of love, pride, and spirit of the season. The word “parol” derives from the Spanish word, “farol,” meaning lantern or ...

The parol, the Philippines’ traditional star-shaped holiday lantern, will take center stage Saturday at an annual community festival aimed at celebrating the spirit of the season, Filipino-style. The ...

The Parol Lantern Festival takes place annually at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts every December. We invite you to participate in the Taste of Christmas, Parol Stroll and Tala Awards, and come ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - You may have seen homes with a special star-like Christmas decoration called a parol. It’s a Filipino star lantern traditionally made of ...

The Lantern “Parol” Festival and Competition is coming to Vallejo on Friday. The event – brought together by the Filipino Community of Solano County, the Vallejo Arts Fund and Center for Cultural ...

The 2nd annual Eagle Rock Parol Festival on Saturday, Dec. 9 honored a beloved, colorful Filipino tradition during the holidays. The free festival, held at the Eagle Rock Plaza in Los Angeles, was ...

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