Parol diy

San Francisco – Thinking of saving money this Christmas on your decoration budget? Would you want to share Filipino Christmas tradition with your friends and relatives in the United States ? Would want to see something Filipino iconic item in your décor at home or in your office? Why not make your own parol lantern? Parol is a five-point star that is made of Philippine bamboo, papel de japon (tissue o rice paper) and cellophane. The parol lantern is a symbol of hope, blessings and peace…

Parol (Pae-rol) Fillipino craft. Making a paper lantern.

Learn how to make a parol- this Philippine Christmas parol is a perfect craft to introduce your child to cultural traditions of the Philippines!

You have seen those giant paper-mache mascots and those colorful rabbit lanterns and now, here's another highlight of the Bangenge Festival, the Lantern-making contest. What really makes this contest more interesting is the fact that students and other participants from different schools and barangays were encouraged to use a not-so-typical material for their lanterns. The goal

Tagalog Time with Pat on Instagram: "🇵🇭If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with your friends and family during this holiday season, you should try making a parol! ⭐️The parol is an iconic Filipino symbol of Christmas, which has historical roots dating back to when Spain colonized the Philippines. ⭐️The word “parol” comes from the Spanish word “farol” meaning “lantern.” ⭐️In the Philippines, parols can be made out of bamboo and paper like the one we’re making today, or they can be…

Parol at the Top of a Philippine Christmas Tree Constantine Agustin, CC-BY-SA, via flickr A quaint, traditional and shining star-shaped lantern that Filipinos hang outside of their homes, buildings, or just about everywhere, the Philippine parol is...