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Manila Christmas — Parol Lights and the Eve of the Dawn Masses

Evening

4 stops · Evening

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The Philippines is the land of the world's longest Christmas, with carols from September (December-only seasonal course). Star-shaped parol lanterns, an alley lit up whole, Simbang Gabi dawn masses, and bibingka. A special course possible only in December.

Evening4 stopsEst. budget 15,000 KRW

Itinerary

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    Parol stalls, Quiapo (near Quezon Blvd)키아포 파롤 노점거리

    Quiapo · Festival · 40 min stay

    Stalls selling star-shaped Christmas lanterns 'parol' fill the street. When the handmade capiz-shell parols light up at night, the street glows.

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  2. Taxi 10 min
    2

    Simbang Gabi, Quiapo/Manila Cathedral심방 가비 새벽미사(전야 분위기)

    Manila · Cathedral · 45 min stay

    Nine consecutive dawn masses from Dec 16-24. Tradition says attending all of them grants a wish. Bibingka and puto bumbong stalls stand together in front of the church.

    12월 새벽 4시 또는 전야

  3. Walk 3 min
    3

    Bibingka & Puto Bumbong stalls (church-side)비빙카·푸토붐봉 노점

    Manila · Street food · 35 min stay

    Seasonal rice cakes eaten only after mass. Bibingka on banana leaf and purple puto bumbong with butter, coconut, and brown sugar. The taste of a Philippine Christmas.

  4. Taxi 20 min
    4

    Policarpio Street Christmas Lights폴리카르피오 거리 크리스마스 등불

    Mandaluyong · Illumination · 50 min stay

    Manila's best Christmas-light street, which residents have decorated themselves for over 30 years. Crowds flock here every December evening.

    12월 밤 7~9시

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