Philippine Christmas
by Victoria Lakes
Title
Philippine Christmas
Artist
Victoria Lakes
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
This painting "Philippine Christmas: A Childhood Holiday Memory" has a special place in my heart.
Christmas Eve or 'Noche Buena,' is the Philippine tradition most families celebrate. The last Mass of Simbang Gabi or midnight mass is attended, then a family feast known as 'Noche Buena' takes place after midnight.
Most homes are decorated with brightly colored lanterns called "parol," which is the symbol of Philippine Christmas. Some homes have Christmas trees and Nativity scenes.
Family, friends and neighbors gather to wish each other "Maligayang Pasko" (Merry Christmas). Food in buffet style is served in abundance. Among the favorite foods prepared in the Philippines during Christmas are: sweet ham, roasted pig or 'lechon', pancit noodles, chicken or pork adobo, morcon, rice, lumpia and for dessert, bibingka and puto bungbong. Of course, the celebration isn't complete without San Miguel beer, wine, and liquor.
This painting was selected for a juried show "Memories" at Artspace in Fall Church, VA, October-November 2012.
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December 3rd, 2011
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Comments (24)
Ferdz Manaco
I remember our Christmas moments when I was young and living in the barrio...heartwarming painting....
Cyril Maza
Just two more months... it will be Christmas day soon. This painting would make very good Christmas cards! Like/Favorite.
Victoria Lakes replied:
Thanks Cyril! Yes, Christmas is creeping up really fast :) How time flies...
Tina Wenger
You're welcome Victoria, come join our "Artists Best Five Artwork Group" as well. Take care.
Victoria Lakes
Thank you so much. It would be a real pleasure and an honor to be featured in your group :)
Lenore Senior
Victoria~This gets an instant vote and fave for its cultural sensitivity, colors, composition, and life-affirming qualities. I would love to feature this in my group, Our World Gallery, if you would like to take a look.
Madalena Lobao-Tello
Featured on Female Artists - Creative Women! Congratulations! Very well done! Great artwork!!
Ausra Paulauskaite
I Love your painting. It's very festive and has both food and holiday nicely and clearly shown in it.... Unfortunately... it's not a photo.... Anyway, I'm voting for it here and adding to my favorites.
Oiyee At Oystudio
Lovely painting, Victoria! Is that Beau on the ground?
Victoria Lakes replied:
Thanks Oiyee. That's Tiger, my cat when I was in the Phils. Beau is in my other painting "Beau with Mistletoe" :) Thanks for visiting my site.