“Parada ng Lechon tradition coincide with the Feast of Saint John the Baptist, bystanders shower and splash parade participants with water and vice versa. It is believed that by becoming drenched with water, people receive blessings just like the way Jesus received the blessings of the Holy Spirit after being …
Read More »PAGKAKAISA – Diwa ng Parada ng Lechon 2019
Panuodin dine ang aming vlog ukol sa Parada ng Lechon 2019 Halos 60 taon na nang opisyal na kupkupin ng Hermandad San Juan Bautista ang responsibilidad nang pamumuno sa pagsasagawa ng Parada ng Lechon sa Balayan, Batangas. Lingid sa kaalaman ng marami, naniniwala silang mas matagal pa ang pinagsimulan ng …
Read More »Parada ng Lechon Reigns Philippine Festivals Then and Now
Classes are suspended in various parts of Luzon due to massive flooding and unrelenting rainfall caused by Typhoon Falcon. But nothing can stop the people of Balayan in celebrating this day. June 24, the feast day of St. John the Baptist and of course, the celebration of the King of …
Read More »Top 10 Most Celebrated Festivals in Batangas
One of the factors contributing to the growth of the tourism industry of a town or a city is having its own festival. There are numerous Philippine festivals which are all expected to draw local and foreign tourists on their list. Batangas, being one of the most visited provinces in …
Read More »Parada ng Lechon in Balayan, Batangas June 24, 2009
BALAYAN, BATANGAS — Storm signal number 1 did not stop Balayan locals from celebrating the feast of St. John the Baptist and of course, the ever popular PARADA NG LECHON. This year, Balayan is celebrating it’s 50th year of roasted pig parade tradition. Roughly 60 roasted pigs (covered with clear …
Read More »A Glimpse of Batangas’ History and Beauty
“Batangas – Ang napakagandang bayan ng mga magigiting” The beautifull province of Batangas is located on the southwestern part of Luzon (Philippines). The province has a total land area of 316,581 hectares, of which 70 percent is devoted to agriculture – the main economic activity. This province has three major cities, Batangas City …
Read More »Parada ng mga Lechon, Balayan, Batangas
Visit the Balayan page for all information on Balayan. A lechon on a table during fiestas is already a big wow for the visitors. How much more of this: a whole parade about 100 of these mouth watering, roasted pigs! This is what we could witness every 24th of June at Balayan, Batangas. Local Balayan folks do this …
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