The Christmas holiday season is fast approaching, and vendors are working diligently to meet the increasing demand for Christmas lanterns from decorators and buyers. For these vendors, crafting these parols has become a vital source of livelihood. The allure of traditional native designs continues to captivate buyers, with decorators already placing pre-orders.
On Monday, November 6, 2023, we witnessed the dedication of traditional lantern makers at Central Market in Sta. Cruz, Manila, as they tirelessly produced Christmas parols. With just 49 more days to go before the Christmas holidays, their efforts are in full swing.
(Benjamin Cuaresma/ai/mnm)