Gigantes

August 19,Lucban,Quezon

In the town of Lucban,Quezon,townsfolk trot out their beloved gigantes or giants. Measuring about 14 feet tall,the giants come in pairs,the mag-asawa or couple,a giant man dressed in the peasant's camisa chino or undershirt,and his wife clad in the native patadyong and kimona,a loose skirt topped with a flimsy blouse. Made from papier mache,the giants are borne on shoulders by those who have made a panata made in return for a favor received. This festivity is shared by Lucban with the town of Angono,Rizal,which holds it in November.