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25th Annual Parol Festival

Monday, December 13, 2021 from 3 PM to 9 PM
Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
$25 – $35

Colorful parols, Philippine star lanterns, will be on exhibit for all guests to have an up-close and personal view at the Mingei International Museum's La Atalaya Theater.

The highlight of the Parol is the eight foot San Fernando Giant Parol gifted to PASACAT by Dennis P. Pineda, Governor of Pampanga, Philippines. PASACAT's collection of parols made from the delicate capiz shells and the traditional star lantern parols will be on display as well. During the exhibition, there will be parol making workshops.

Enjoy cultural performances by PASACAT now celebrating their 51st Season along with tasting of Philippine holiday foods. They will be premiering Pastores Bool, a depiction of the tradition of dancers who sing praises as they going from home to home to welcome Christmas. PASACAT will also perform engaging dances representing some of regions of the 7,100 island nation. The award-winning Philippine Chamber Singers of Los Angeles will bring in the sounds of Christmas as well.

Date | Monday, December 13 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Performance and tastings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Location | Mingei International Museum's La Atalaya Theater

Get tickets here!
Pre-sale admission: $25 (available until December 5)
Regular admission: $35 (available after December 6)

For more information, please visit pasacat.org/events/25thparolfestival.

Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park

1439 El Prado
San Diego, California 92101
619-239-0003
mingei@mingei.org

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