HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery has partnered with Leo from Humboldt Ink for a series of workshops that shows kids how to make their own traditional Filipino parol lantern.
Leo will be volunteering his time at the Museum to help guide the craft and talk a little about the history and cultural significance of the star-shaped lantern. Leo is from the Philippines. Leo is a known volunteer for the annual Filipino Festival each summer.
A parol (puh-roll) is a traditional Filipino lantern that is displayed during the Christmas season. Typically shaped like a star, the parol dates back to the 1500s in Filipino culture. In the Philippines, during the Festival of Lights, the traditional bamboo and paper parol symbolizes the victory of light over darkness as well as hope and goodwill.
The Humboldt Museum is inviting the public to come and make your own parol lantern to take home.
This workshop will be offered three times, on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m..
Everyone is welcome, but young children may require a little extra help with the cutting and the gluing, Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
This workshop is free, but we do ask the musuem would like people to register in advance so they can prepare the appropriate supplies. To sign up, call 306-682-5226.
