Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The holidays shine a little brighter thanks to one iconic symbol: the Filipino parol, a lantern that represents hope, unity, and ...

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.

Two Jesse Bethel sophomores shone a little more brightly Friday night, thanks in no small part to the faux candle in their star lantern. “This is our first parol,” said Giselle Gil, 15, who along with ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.