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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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.

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 ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It may only be October, but the Christmas season is already underway at the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu. Community leaders gathered Thursday night for a festive ...

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 ...

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 ...