What is the Filipino harvest thanksgiving festival in Lucban, Quezon, called?

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Pahiyas is the Filipino harvest thanksgiving festival held in Lucban, Quezon.

Celebrated each year on 15 May, Pahiyas honors San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers. Residents decorate the fronts of their houses with agricultural produce, including rice, fruit, vegetables, and the distinctive leaf decorations called kiping.

Kiping is made from rice flour and is often molded into colorful leaf-shaped ornaments. The decorations express gratitude for the harvest and also turn the town into a large communal display of food and artistry.

Pahiyas is sometimes confused with Kadayawan, another Philippine festival associated with harvest and cultural diversity. Kadayawan is held in Davao City, whereas Pahiyas is specifically associated with Lucban in Quezon province.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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