For some, holiday decorations mean Christmas trees and wreaths, but in the Philippines, you're more likely to see festive star-shaped lanterns called parols adorning the streets and homes. "Parol ...

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.

For Filipinos, nothing says Christmas more than the parol, a traditional holiday season lantern. The five-point ornament is said to have been inspired by the biblical Star of Bethlehem that guided ...

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 ...

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.

Hogan High School twinkled Friday during its annual parol competition and festival. “The parol is a symbol of Filipino nationhood,” said Christian Manansala, Filipino language and Filipino studies ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The holidays shine a little brighter thanks to one iconic symbol: the Filipino parol, a lantern that represents hope, unity, and ...

In skeletal form, they look like gargantuan honeycombs, rising 20 feet into the air. They are the largest incarnations of the Philippines’ parol, an eye-dazzling electric Christmas lantern that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

On its 15th year, the Parol Lantern Festival has become a beloved holiday tradition for the Bay Area, SoMa Pilipino community. The theme for 2017 is “Let Tradition Be Our Light.” For Pilipinos, the ...