Quiwa’s optimism is inspired by his father, Ernesto, who, at 73, is the oldest lantern maker in San Fernando. ADVERTISEMENTErnesto made four of the seven lanterns that were featured in the giant lantern festival at Paskuhan Village in December 1991, or just six months after Mt. The Giant Lantern Festival Foundation gave P20,000 to lantern-making teams. “But [no one] is giving up.”‘Ligligan Parul’The 112th Ligligan Parul (Giant Lantern Festival) in December appeared to be headed for a scaled-down version. “People will feel hopeless without the festival,” Quiambao said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 22, 2020 21:00 UTC