Pahiyas Festival


Pahiyas Festival is celebrated in the small town of Lucban, Quezon Province every 15th of May. This is to commemorate San Isidro Labrador for a bountiful harvest - the patron saint of farmers, peasants and laborer. Derived from "Hiyas" which means jewel and "payas" which means to decorate. The local show their gratitude by decorating their houses with colourful kipings, fruits and vegetables and craftworks.















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