Lucban Pahiyas Festival 2010

It is my first time in Lucban, Quezon! Though it isn’t my first time in Quezon province since my father is from Candelaria, Quezon.

Going to Lucban and watch Pahiyas Festival isn’t part of my plan. I know Mica, Fitz, Don, and Eric have earlier plans of going to Pahiyas, so I texted Mica if I can go with them, she then immediately replied that I can!

Pahiyas Festival is celebrated every May 15 in honor of the patron saint of farmers St. Isidore (San Isidro)*. All Barangay San Isidro in the Philippines celebrate fiesta every May 15, but this kind of fiesta can only be seen in Lucban.

We arrived around 6 a.m. No traffic, hassle free, we parked easily, and the area is not yet crowded. We roamed around and took pictures of houses filled with decors of fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural products. One of the trademark rice-made decor Continue reading »