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Pahiyas: A Burst of Festival Colors Made From Edible Rice Wafers

Colorful house decorations for Pahiyás Festival in Lucban

One may think that paganism is a relic of the past in a country steeped with Vatican influence, but such is not always the case. Pagan festivals have managed to survive in the Philippines, even if they evolved to accommodate religious elements that were introduced when the Spanish arrived in 16th century. Pagan Origins Originally […]

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