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.

MANILA, Philippines - With the theme Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko, ABS-CBN will kick off its Christmas campaign on Nov. 4 with simultaneous Parol lighting ceremonies in ABS-CBN’s compound in Quezon ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Abaca twine “parol” at The Lobby of the Peninsula Manila—EUGENE ARANETA Like many creatives, Baguio-based designer Claude Mark Caro Wilson transformed the isolation in the lockdown into an opportunity ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.