Colorful Pahiyas in Quezon

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Every May, Manila residents and tourists drive out of the capital to Lucban in the Quezon Province to join in the Pahiyas Festival in honor of the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro Labrador. It was a first time for me to witness this revelry and indeed, people flock to this small remote town to take part in this annual celebration. Nearing Lucban, the scenic beauty of Mt. Makiling welcomes fiesta-goers. Cars were already parked kilometers from the heart of the town since vehicles couldn't move through the narrow streets of Lucban. The houses were decorated with native products depicting a victorious celebration after harvest. Colorful leaves are the trademark of the event. A parade is held by variou...Read More

Every May, Manila residents and tourists drive out of the capital to Lucban in the Quezon Province to join in the Pahiyas Festival in honor of the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro Labrador. It was a first time for me to witness this revelry and indeed, people flock to this small remote town to take part in this annual celebration. Nearing Lucban, the scenic beauty of Mt. Makiling welcomes fiesta-goers. Cars were already parked kilometers from the heart of the town since vehicles couldn't move through the narrow streets of Lucban. The houses were decorated with native products depicting a victorious celebration after harvest. Colorful leaves are the trademark of the event. A parade is held by various barangays bringing the image of the San Isidro around town. Filipino games like pabitin are done in various homes wherein residents welcome tourists and treat them to a sumptuous meal of native delicacies. Other attractions are the local vendors selling their native products and a visit to the old church. One thing that really makes Pahiyas stand out from other Filipino fiestas is that locals put so much effort in adorning the façade of their homes with native materials that symbolize the harvest season. It has become so popular that it is now made into a competition in Lucban and other towns of Quezon Province.

Quick Tips:

Check out the tourism office for the activities during the Pahiyas Festival. Major sponsors, like telecommunication companies, hold concerts and various activities in the town plaza during this season. If you really plan to be present for the celebration and you do not have a friend living in the area, book the hotels months ahead. Also, it is better to be in Lucban a day or two before the day of the festival since roads are closed and it is such a long walk from the entry point of Lucban. You may go to Lucban even without a guide. Once you arrive at the town proper, go to the tourism office to ask for assistance. Don’t miss to visit the houses that won the competition for some photo opportunity.

Best Way To Get Around:

You can get to Lucban by bus or by car. There are no taxis available, so it's better to rent a car. During the Festival proper, it is much better to walk around town rather than drive a car because the streets are too narrow and roads are closed. Park your vehicle within the vicinity and avoid the traffic jam. Read Less

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Kamayan sa Palaisdaan

Restaurant

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It's a restaurant in a fish pond! "Kamayan" means to eat with your hands, and "Palaisdaan" is fish pond. We had lunch here to cool off from the summer heat and to enjoy the good food in a beautiful setting.Cottages are in the fish pond, wherein bamboo planks serve as bridges. The cottages are made of nipa and other light local materials. There's also a big restaurant that is not in the pond.The food consists mainly of fish and vegetables, which are cooked fresh. A sumptuous meal was brought to our cottage when it started to drizzle. It wasn't a problem, even when rain comes.You'll pass by Kamayan sa Palaisdaan before you enter the town. During Pahiyas Festival, it i...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 10, 2006

Kamayan sa Palaisdaan
The Highway Brgy. Dapdap Tayabas
Quezon, Philippines
+63 (042) 793-3654

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Buddy's Pancit Lucban at Longganisang Lucban

Restaurant | "Buddy's"

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Right at the heart of Lucban, Buddy's is known for its pansit luglug, or a local noodle delicacy. They serve native Filipino food and desserts.

The place is filled to the brim when it's festival time. When we went here to eat, I bumped into an old friend who also came to take part in the revelry.

Buddy's is so popular in this town that it branched out in Manila. The restaurant's theme is the Pahiyas, with the festival's trademark of colored leaves as design.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 10, 2006

Buddy's Pancit Lucban at Longganisang Lucban
26th Street at CS, Bonifacio Global City
Taguig City, Metro Manila
(02) 886-7711

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Colorful Pahiyas in Quezon