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.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

MANILA, Philippines — Disney recently released a tutorial video on how to make a star lantern, an iconic decoration in every Filipino's house during the Christmas season. In its official Facebook page ...

After a brief hiatus, it's back! Prep for Pasko at KAPISANAN with a session or three! of crafting your own one-of-a-kind parol Filipino Christmas lantern. Join the community and receive a kit with all ...

Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) at the San Juan City Jail are dedicating their time making parols to earn money for their families at home. According to Jun Veneracion’s “24 Oras” report on Tuesday, ...