The holidays shine a little brighter thanks to one iconic symbol: the Filipino parol, a lantern that represents hope, unity, and the spirit of the season. And every year, the Bay Area gathers to ...

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.

Paramount to the Filipino Christmas season, the parol star lantern is a symbol of love, pride, and spirit of the season. The word “parol” derives from the Spanish word, “farol,” meaning lantern or ...

The Parol Lantern Festival takes place annually at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts every December. We invite you to participate in the Taste of Christmas, Parol Stroll and Tala Awards, and come ...

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 ...

For weeks during the holiday season, Yerba Buena Gardens in downtown San Francisco is colorfully adorned with Christmas lanterns. While they are beautiful decorations, they also serve as a nod to the ...

Parol and silk lanterns from Jinju, South Korea are set to light the facade of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines as the country celebrates ...

The holidays shine a little brighter thanks to one iconic symbol: the Filipino parol, a lantern that represents hope, unity, and the spirit of the season. And every year, the Bay Area gathers to ...