{"id":2614,"date":"2016-04-15T11:00:50","date_gmt":"2016-04-15T03:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/?p=2614"},"modified":"2021-07-02T15:43:02","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T07:43:02","slug":"tips-to-enjoy-pahiyas-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/2016\/04\/15\/tips-to-enjoy-pahiyas-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Enjoy the Pahiyas Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year, thousands of people flock to the town of Lucban, Quezon to celebrate one of the country\u2019s most colorful festivals, the annual Pahiyas Festival. <\/strong>While the town has events scheduled for the week, the things that make Pahiyas stand out all happen on the 15th<\/sup> of May.<\/span><\/p>\n

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One of the country\u2019s most colorful festivals should not be missed. But how can you make the most of the one-day event? Photo courtesy of <\/em>Islands of the Philippines<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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If this is your first Pahiyas, here are a few tips so you can make the most out of your trip:<\/span><\/p>\n

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When to go<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This is more of what time to leave rather than what day you want to leave. Unless you\u2019re taking side trips before and after the festival, it\u2019s best to leave Manila at 3 in the morning, when traffic will be less of a factor.<\/span><\/p>\n

The parade happens in the afternoon, but it\u2019s best to get to Lucban early to get in a bit of sightseeing as well as get a feel for the parade route. It also means you avoid all the traffic you would encounter had you planned to arrive in Lucban later.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are several routes to get to Lucban, which is 3-4.5 hours south of Manila. It\u2019s best to head for Calamba, Laguna, where you can then take one of three options: go through Sta. Cruz, San Pablo, or Lucena, Quezon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most people take the Lucena route. It\u2019s farther than going through Sta. Cruz or San Pablo, but should be more manageable since less people take that route.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The town will be alive with decorations, music, and lots and lots of food stalls. It\u2019s best to spend time on the streets rather than look for a place to sit down and eat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A trip to Lucban won\u2019t be complete without sampling Pancit Habhab. Photo courtesy of Kimberly dela Cruz via Inquirer.net<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Pancit habhab is a must-try whenever you visit any town in Quezon. You can get one from virtually every street corner during Pahiyas Festival. Lucban is also known for its longganisa, so make sure you have room in your bag (and, preferably your stomach) as it\u2019s a popular pasalubog.<\/em> Don\u2019t forget, kiping, <\/em>used to decorate houses, is 100% edible. You\u2019ll find those in almost every stall in town.<\/span><\/p>\n

If, however, you really want a sit-down meal, head for the first branch of Buddy\u2019s Restaurant, located just a few steps away from the town center.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What to do<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Take a walk around town. It\u2019s the best way to experience Pahiyas, especially before the parade. The route is easy enough to follow, since it always starts and ends at Lucban Church. Look for decorated houses: that\u2019s where the parade will pass through.<\/span><\/p>\n

A visit to Lucban will not be complete without a stop at Kamay ni Hesus <\/em>Shrine, roughly 4 minutes from town. If you\u2019re not planning on seeing the parade, a quick trip to San Pablo\u2019s Sampaloc Lake is a perfect way to end your day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Things to bring<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sunblock, hats, and light clothing are just some of the essentials for this trip. It\u2019s still summer, and though Lucban is at a higher elevation than Manila, it would be best to dress light. You\u2019ll be doing a lot of walking, so a good pair of shoes is necessary (or better yet, wear sandals!).<\/span><\/p>\n

The houses will be Instagram-worthy, so make sure you have enough memory for the hundreds, if not thousands, of photos you\u2019ll be taking. It\u2019s also best to bring cash: you\u2019ll spend most of your time eating from food stalls and buying souvenirs from family shops, so credit cards aren\u2019t really an option.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow these tips and you\u2019ll surely enjoy your time at this year\u2019s Pahiyas Festival, happening on Sunday, May 15, 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Source:<\/em> Our Awesome Planet<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>I Heart PH<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Every year, thousands of people flock to the town of Lucban, Quezon to celebrate one of the country\u2019s most colorful festivals, the annual Pahiyas Festival. While the town has events scheduled for the week, the things that make Pahiyas stand out all happen on the 15th of May. \u00a0 One of the country\u2019s most colorful festivals should not be missed. But how can you make the most of the one-day event? Photo courtesy of Islands of the Philippines \u00a0 If this is your first Pahiyas, here are a few tips so you can make the most out of your trip: \u00a0 When to go This is more of what time […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2615,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1730],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2614","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture-and-history"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2614"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9274,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614\/revisions\/9274"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2615"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2614"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}