A competition in lightSourced
A Philippine festival turns giant Christmas lanterns into competitors
San Fernando in the Philippines hosts a competition of giant parol lanterns. Electricity was introduced to the lanterns in 1931, and switches could be operated to the beat of music. The craft involved both building the lantern and presenting its changing lights.
A Christmas decoration became a work of light choreography.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10