Jack, thanks for pointing out that Santa's Sled had wheels, that is a good joke that I would have missed. Nice to see the local talent in your area, the workers made it look easy designing and creating by hand such professional looking lanterns.
If you wanna have a big discounts you should buy early cause as Christmas comes closer the pricey it gets. i remember i purchased mine years back for only 800 pesos i can't believe that same size i have is now 1,300 pesos Take note they last long with proper handling and boxing when Holiday is done :) My old capiz parol will be hanging again sooner. :)
Wow, those lanterns are so cool! I bet they would be popular here in the US. Just hang up a few of those and you wouldn't have to climb all over your house hanging strings of lights.
Philippine "parol" or Christmas lantern symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem which the bible says guided the three wise men to find baby Jesus. In early days, the parol was of more simple construction, made of bamboo,Japanese paper and glue. A hole is sometimes is provided on the side for a candle be installed and lighted inside. This lighted lantern was used by the rural folks to light their way to hear dawn masses conducted nine days before Christmas day. Commercially produced parols now are made of capiz shells and provided with LED lights. Capiz shells are most abundant in the province of Capiz (duh?) and now in danger of over harvesting. Parol makers now are using other materials such as plastic. Parol making shops are concentrated in the city of San Fernando Pampanga and environs and the city is famous for its giant lantern festival held every year. Here in the US, you can probably buy these lanterns from Filipino stores in areas where there are large Filipino communities. I got mine from a Filipino bake shop here in Los Angeles.
+Edgar Baldivino They are also much easier to control for 'active' displays such as running light and blinking displays. Some have mini electronic controlers
Nice to see he's wearing glasses while doing the welding... Shame the glasses are on the top of his head! And with little kids in the same room... Different world, different rules...
there is a trick to welding without I protection. you close your eyes during the spot weld. as for the kids they were in the playpen. a good distance from the arc welding . still not perfect
Does it ever upset any of these folks when you video them Jack !!! I'm just curious ... but I love all your videos !!! Great job . My wife and baby girl are in Cavite .
+johngoss9 I do not video without permission. Off camera I quit usually walk the strip in in the markets and say I would like to make video. Then go back and video. Even in crowds I wave my arm for attention then point to my camera. when I get acknowledgement that makes me feel it is okay, then I video. In over three years I have had one negative response. A woman actually waved to me and pointed to herself. That is very common, that people actually WANT to be in a video. In this case he woman did want in my video, but the man with her did not. He said I did not give you permission to video me and to please delete the video. I said< Excuse me, the woman with you motioned me to video her." His reply was, "That was HER not me." That is all that was said. I never used the video and deleted it when I got home..
Are they safe to bring abroad? They are colorful and beautiful. I do not think that they are UL approve and may not be allowed by customs in other countries with their strict safety standards..
Here in the States if you see a house adorned with one or two of those parols (not paroles!) you can bet the homeowners are Pinoys. These lanterns can get very elaborate. th-cam.com/video/4I1I28jrVis/w-d-xo.html
Does anybody know how to turn off the music permanently? There's a switch to turn the music off but only after you power it on. but when you turn it off then on again the music starts back up. Music is driving us crazy cause we have two parols and each one plays different music individually. i'm thinking of cutting the back open to access the speaker inside and cut the wire, but I really don't want to do that if i can avoid it.
Hi po mga kuya sir gusto ko po ung mga parole lantern nyo pwede po b na umorder at papuntang usa kc ngustuhan ng asawa ko po wala kc dto only in the Philippines mga magagandang parole lantern
Jack, thanks for pointing out that Santa's Sled had wheels, that is a good joke that I would have missed. Nice to see the local talent in your area, the workers made it look easy designing and creating by hand such professional looking lanterns.
If you wanna have a big discounts you should buy early cause as Christmas comes closer the pricey it gets. i remember i purchased mine years back for only 800 pesos i can't believe that same size i have is now 1,300 pesos Take note they last long with proper handling and boxing when Holiday is done :) My old capiz parol will be hanging again sooner. :)
wow, capiz is expensive but very beautiful for christmas decor on the doorway of the house..nice video thanks for sharing....
Wow, those lanterns are so cool! I bet they would be popular here in the US. Just hang up a few of those and you wouldn't have to climb all over your house hanging strings of lights.
Jack, Cool looking decorations. Amazing that they are all hand made.
great video
very clean and organized shop
I prefer the white stars myself.
+Kaoss Comkaoss Pasko ! Paksiw ! Pasko ! Paksiw ! Pasko ! Paksiw !
They are really well made, over here we don't really have any that advanced!
Another interesting video. Very pretty he is talented.
Pampanga is the xmas lantern capital of the Phils (where im from). They have yearly giant parol competions here.
as always, good stuff Jack!
LOVE IT!! I only have one parol and I love it. I want one of those white ones. So pretty!! Thanks for posting this!!
WoW! Those designs and colors were amazing .. Those stars are called, " Parol " in tagalog Jack ...Philipinos are very creatively talented
+GlassLegend40 We are getting ready to video Myra making a Bamboo " Parol "
Jack Northrup that's the real old fashion making Parol . I really missed making the old fashion way bring back lots of memories..
Hi Jack, May I know the name of the store or contact to order a parol?
christmas lanterns in the philippines is a good buy, since half of the year is christmas. Philippine christmas starts from September and ends in Jan.
I must admit I've never seen anything else quite like this.
+John Strabismus Look at the giant ones th-cam.com/video/4va69HZ-PQ4/w-d-xo.html
WOW!
Philippine "parol" or Christmas lantern symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem which the bible says guided the three wise men to find baby Jesus. In early days, the parol was of more simple construction, made of bamboo,Japanese paper and glue. A hole is sometimes is provided on the side for a candle be installed and lighted inside. This lighted lantern was used by the rural folks to light their way to hear dawn masses conducted nine days before Christmas day. Commercially produced parols now are made of capiz shells and provided with LED lights. Capiz shells are most abundant in the province of Capiz (duh?) and now in danger of over harvesting. Parol makers now are using other materials such as plastic. Parol making shops are concentrated in the city of San Fernando Pampanga and environs and the city is famous for its giant lantern festival held every year. Here in the US, you can probably buy these lanterns from Filipino stores in areas where there are large Filipino communities. I got mine from a Filipino bake shop here in Los Angeles.
+Willie Macawili Very interesting. Thanks for the information...............
Could you recommend where to buy in LA? I'd love to have one!
Thanks for uploading this sir jack .. that's my uncle in bulacan 😘😘😘
San po kay s bulacan pm po need namin nang parol n recycle po
we will be visiting there in november!
+Jeffcarmen Manila Good Hope you a safe and happy trip.
Light-emitting Diode (LED) a power saver are brighter than fluorescent bulb Sir Jack...
+Edgar Baldivino They are also much easier to control for 'active' displays such as running light and blinking displays. Some have mini electronic controlers
Jack Northrup Agree Sir...
oh!.....Jack!!Jackpot....lol
+edmhie1 He loved that didn't he ha haha
Oh I wanted to add. if youre planning to buy, buy now. They get more and more expensive as December nears.
I love parols/Christmas lanterns
what part of the philippines you find this factory
Nice to see he's wearing glasses while doing the welding... Shame the glasses are on the top of his head! And with little kids in the same room... Different world, different rules...
there is a trick to welding without I protection.
you close your eyes during the spot weld.
as for the kids they were in the playpen.
a good distance from the arc welding .
still not perfect
Does it ever upset any of these folks when you video them Jack !!! I'm just curious ... but I love all your videos !!! Great job . My wife and baby girl are in Cavite .
+johngoss9 I do not video without permission. Off camera I quit usually walk the strip in in the markets and say I would like to make video. Then go back and video. Even in crowds I wave my arm for attention then point to my camera. when I get acknowledgement that makes me feel it is okay, then I video. In over three years I have had one negative response. A woman actually waved to me and pointed to herself. That is very common, that people actually WANT to be in a video. In this case he woman did want in my video, but the man with her did not. He said I did not give you permission to video me and to please delete the video. I said< Excuse me, the woman with you motioned me to video her." His reply was, "That was HER not me." That is all that was said. I never used the video and deleted it when I got home..
I like one. saan pwede mabili yan?
I have one just bought but when I reached home it did not light! Do u have any idea?
Are they safe to bring abroad? They are colorful and beautiful. I do not think that they are UL approve and may not be allowed by customs in other countries with their strict safety standards..
i want one too how to order it Mr. Jack and how much....
Anyone know of a source for a Parol circuit board replacement?
Here in the States if you see a house adorned with one or two of those parols (not paroles!) you can bet the homeowners are Pinoys. These lanterns can get very elaborate. th-cam.com/video/4I1I28jrVis/w-d-xo.html
+iliketheodds Here some giant lanterns th-cam.com/video/_xiBVhuY2w8/w-d-xo.html
Nosebleed si tito marjo.. 😂😂😂
Side line as day care for kids?
+Edward Farlinger Some of these guys bring their kids at woks. They"re either single dad or their wives work too.
Nice video 8)
Jack did you get one? I want one too.;-)
+nursing1999 Not yet .. Probably will though.
Does anybody know how to turn off the music permanently? There's a switch to turn the music off but only after you power it on. but when you turn it off then on again the music starts back up. Music is driving us crazy cause we have two parols and each one plays different music individually. i'm thinking of cutting the back open to access the speaker inside and cut the wire, but I really don't want to do that if i can avoid it.
You can use stodoys, it has the best handbooks and ready plans. You can learn much from them and make it yourself.
Hi po mga kuya sir gusto ko po ung mga parole lantern nyo pwede po b na umorder at papuntang usa kc ngustuhan ng asawa ko po wala kc dto only in the Philippines mga magagandang parole lantern
You should at least ask for the prices of those lanterns!