For Filipinos around the world, the Parol (Christmas Lantern) is one of the most significant symbols of the Christmas Season. Melbourne-based storyteller Anna Manuel shares her own Parol story.
The Parol or Christmas lantern is part of the Filipino tradition that was influenced by the Spanish. The Sydney-based accountant Marifi Mendiola-Sumagaysay has been emotional in sharing their ...
Lemque reflected on the importance of the parol lantern for Filipinos during the Christmas season. “These parols will light up the space, their radiance reflects the warmth and unity that bind ...