Our country is celebrating many festivals all year round. Every region, provinces and Cities has different kinds of festivities, events and schedule. On any given day, there is sure to be a festival in a town or city somewhere in the Philippines. The event or fiesta is characterized by the community to express the warm welcome of the harvest, express religious fervor, or commemorate a historic event. It is among the ties that blind, showing and strengthening the shared history, values, and experiences of a specific group of people. http://www.etravelpilipinas.com/events_festivals.htm

The photo is from one of the most colorful festivals called Pahiyas, Pahiyas means decorations.Those leaf-like wafers is called 'kiping',arranged like chandeliers, made from rice flour. It can be fried or roasted,It's like tacos from Spain crunchy and delicate to handle. It's tasteless so syrup or vinegar must be on the side for dipping. :D

more info here http://tourism-philippines.com/lucban/ (5 years and 2880 days ago)