Parol

Photos by Ann. Edited by owbEe.
Cavite, Philippines. December 2009.

Christmas in the Philippines is a very colorful, bright and happy occasion. Why you may ask? Well, if you haven’t been to the Philippines you might have not seen a parol yet. Parol, which is also called Philippine Christmas lantern, is a star-shaped lantern traditionally made from bamboo and colorful Japanese paper.

Filipinos usually hang their parols together with other Christmas ornaments as early as September until January.

The parol signifies the star that guided the Three Kings in their journey to Bethlehem. It also symbolizes the hope and goodwill of the Filipinos.