The kaleidoscope of lights and tinsels from these giant lanterns (see above photos) showcasing Filipino ingenuity brightens Christmas.

The lantern festival lured droves of people not only from Pampanga, but also from nearby provinces and Manila. As bright tinsel and strobes light up for the parade, so do the hearts of those who watched in awe at the spectacle.

Pampanga is also famous for the Paskuhan Village, now simply called HILAGA, a tribute to Filipino craftsmen particularly that famous lantern makers. Its attractions include a replica of typical Filipino village celebrating Christmas, life-size wooden Filipino Belen (Nativity scene), Christmas ornaments and Lanterns of the World Museum, basket museum, crafts-making demonstration, giant Pampanga lanterns, sculptures showing Philippine Christmas practices, Orchidarium and herbal garden, carnival and fair grounds, antiques, calesa and tiburin rides, jeepney tela display, among others.On the other hand, it offers services like money exchange, tele-communications, photo copy center, post office, press/audio room, medical clinic and lost and found section/tourism information office.