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.

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.

For weeks during the holiday season, Yerba Buena Gardens in downtown San Francisco is colorfully adorned with Christmas lanterns. While they are beautiful decorations, they also serve as a nod to the ...

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 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 ...

QUEZON CITY (PIA) – The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines launched “Light the Season: A Korea-Philippines Lantern Display” Monday, ...

Parol and silk lanterns from Jinju, South Korea are set to light the facade of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines as the country celebrates ...

Lighting fixtures from the Philippines and South Korea are set to jointly illuminate Manila and Taguig City this Christmas season. The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) and the National ...

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines launched “Light the Season: A Korea-Philippines Lantern Display” Monday, showcasing Filipino ...