PAROL In the heart of every Filipino Christmas is the parol, a star-shaped lantern that illuminates homes and hearts. This iconic decoration has its roots in the Spanish colonial period, when lanterns lit the path to early morning Misa de Gallo masses. But in 1908, Francisco Estanislao of Pampanga gave it its signature five-point star shape, crafting it with bamboo and Japanese paper. What started as a humble creation soon became a national tradition. Over the years, artisans experimented with c

8.4K views · 334 reactions | Highlights of the Pandurucan Parol Festival 2019  San Jose Town Plaza December 1, 2019 #PailawNiMayorMuloy #PandurucanParolFestival2019 #LightingOfGiantChristmasTree #MuntingHilingGiftGiving Video Editor: Rod Rodrigo Drone: Bonn Mark Mendenilla Videographers: Nestor Anthony Manuel Rod Rodrigo Chil Lala Joncel Montano Reynald Cruz | Tourism San Jose Official | Facebook