Lubenas Pascu, Mexico
Lantern parades and decorated carrozas through Mexico, Pampanga, during the Simbang Gabi nights, December 15 to 24.
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Overview
Mexico, Pampanga, marks the nine nights of Simbang Gabi with Lubenas Pascu, lantern parades and decorated carrozas from December 15 to 24, a Christmas tradition linked to the old lubenas processions that inspired the giant lanterns of San Fernando.
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