Angono, Rizal, Philippines. 20th Nov, 2022. The parade of the giant puppets in the art capital of the Philippines is back after two years of pandemic. The Higantes (giant) Festival parades the streets of Angono, Rizal province. The paper mache head puppets were originally done to put to shame corrupt officials during the Spanish rulership. Now, the Higantes came a long way and evolve into a festival on modern times from the Spanish era. The festival brings joy and entertainment to the town people of Angono and to tourists. Now, they wear a sash to represent someone or promote something with

Angono, Rizal, Philippines. 20th Nov, 2022. The parade of the giant puppets in the art capital of the Philippines is back after two years of pandemic. The Higantes (giant) Festival parades the streets of Angono, Rizal province. The paper mache head puppets were originally done to put to shame corrupt officials during the Spanish rulership. Now, the Higantes came a long way and evolve into a festival on modern times from the Spanish era. The festival brings joy and entertainment to the town people of Angono and to tourists. Now, they wear a sash to represent someone or promote something with Stock Photo
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November 20, 2022, Angono, Rizal, Philippines: The parade of the giant puppets in the art capital of the Philippines is back after two years of pandemic. The Higantes (giant) Festival parades the streets of Angono, Rizal province. The paper mache head puppets were originally done to put to shame corrupt officials during the Spanish rulership. Now, the Higantes came a long way and evolve into a festival on modern times from the Spanish era. The festival brings joy and entertainment to the town people of Angono and to tourists. Now, they wear a sash to represent someone or promote something with the most colorful designs and wonderful bands. (Credit Image: © George Buid/ZUMA Press Wire)

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