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Giant lanterns light up Christmas in Catholic Philippines

18 December 2025
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2025-12-18 09:51

In San Fernando, the self-styled Christmas capital of the Philippines, hand-crafted lanterns towering six metres high light up the night sky as part of an annual competition. The massive labours of love are a calling card for the city's lantern industry, which dates back to 1908. "Lighting up Christmas lanterns brings cheer, light and hope," says one of the makers.

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