Lucban's Pahiyas Festival: A Vibrant Celebration of Harvest and Culture
Source: news.source.rappler
The Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon, showcases the town's colorful tradition of celebrating a bountiful harvest. Held in May 2025, the festival features houses adorned with fruits, vegetables, and kiping, alongside parades and contests. Over 500 homes participated, with winners receiving significant cash prizes. The festivities honor San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers, and highlight the community's gratitude for agricultural abundance.
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The Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon, celebrates a plentiful harvest with colorful house decorations and parades.
The festival, dating back to the 15th century, honors San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers.
Over 500 houses participated in the decoration contest, with the best decorated structure winning over P200,000.
The event features traditional elements like carabaos pulling paragos and the use of kiping, a colorful leaf-shaped rice paper.
The festival's highlight was on May 15, coinciding with the feast day of San Isidro Labrador.
