FREE EXHIBITION   3:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

Colorful parols, Philippine star lanterns, will be on exhibit for all guests to have an up-close and personal view at the Mingei International Museum's La Atalaya Theater. The highlight of the Parol is the twelve-foot San Fernando Giant Parol gifted to PASACAT by Dennis G. Pineda, Governor of Pampanga, Philippines. PASACAT's collection of parols made from the delicate capiz shells and the traditional star lantern parols will be on display as well. During the exhibition, there will be parol making workshops. 

PERFORMANCE & TASTINGS 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (TICKETS $25)

Enjoy cultural performances by PASACAT now celebrating their  51st Season along with tasting of Philippine holiday foods. PASACAT will be premiering Pastores Bool, a depiction of the Boholano Christmas tradition where performers sing praises as they go from home to home to welcome the  infant Jesus. PASACAT will also perform engaging dances representing some the various regions of the 7,100 island nation. 

PASACAT's Parol Festival is funded in part by the City of San Diego and the California Arts Council Cultural Pathways Program.