Our pilgrimage to the Pahiyas festival also turned out to be a Visita Iglesia of sorts. We were able to visit at least four ancient churches! Ever since getting married in a 16th century church last January, I've been obsessed with their history and details. The Roman Catholic houses of worship in the Philippines may not be as grand as the ones in Europe but they're still comparable in terms of historical value. They remain enduring symbols of Spain's colonization of the Philippines, and some of them have housed revolutionaries fighting for Philippine ... Continue Reading...
Pahiyas Festival 2009: some photos
A fiesta of designs and colors! This is my short description of the San Isidro Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon which I was finally able to attend with a tour group this year. Unlike last year when the event was spoiled by rains, this year's fiesta was blessed with eternal sunshine and was crowded with visitors, more than ever. It was simply amazing to see the creativity of the town of Lucban on this occasion, and if only for this, they deserve to be flocked by people from all over who see in the Pahiyas a showcase of the ultimate Filipino fiesta. With the ... Continue Reading...
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