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Parol
Now that you’ve purchased your capiz parol, you want to make sure that it stays in good condition for a long time. Capiz parols are made of delicate material and can easily be damaged by the elements.
Consider the placement of your capiz parol before hanging it. You want it to be sheltered as much as possible from the wind (it can get knocked around and damage the capiz panes and/or the bulbs can go out), rain and snow can damage not only the capiz panes but also the metal siding. Try to keep your capiz parol indoors as much as possible. Or, if you’d like to take it outside, keep it in plastic. You also have to make sure that the capiz parol isn’t placed where it can be harmed by strong wind, rain or snow.
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Parol
Your parol light is out and now you’re wondering how to change it. It’s easier than you think.
PangBahay’s capiz parols all use standard night light bulbs because they’re easy to find (grocery, convenience or hardware stores carry these bulbs), easy to replace and they only use 4watts.
Here’s how you change a bulb.
Unplug your parol.
Open the back cover of the parol. The back cover is secured using standard screws.
Find the non-functioning light. Test the light first, it might just be loose. Tighten it, and see if that works.
If the light is burned out, replace with a new night light.
Replace the back cover and secure it with the screws.
Plug your capiz parol and enjoy!
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Parol
The capiz parols of PangBahay come from Pampanga where generations of capiz parol makers have lived. The Filipino capiz parols we offer are not made in factories, but in people’s homes or community buildings. The capiz parol makers are family-owned businesses employing their neighbors during peak times making it a source of much needed income for a number of families.
Capiz parols are well-known not only in the Philippines but the world over as Filipinos have migrated just about everywhere!
It’s amazing how such a beautiful capiz parol comes from a simple shell which comes naturally in white.
These shells are hand cut to specific size panes for each parol.
The panes are painted individually by hand.
The capiz pieces are held together by a thin piece of metal (also hand cut) and soldered together to form the shape of the parol design.
Wiring and lights
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Filipino Stuff
A result of the Filipino’s ingenuity, the Philippine tricycle ferries passengers to just about anywhere and to roads that may not even be accessible to other forms of transportation. Because of its small size, it can weave in and out of small streets easily and safely. It can carry as many as six grown ups, including the driver. The tricycle is powered by an ordinary motorcycle attached to a small but comfortable sidecar.
Check out our tricycle here.
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Filipino Stuff
The Philippine jeepney is a Filipino innovation of the GI surplus jeep during the 1940s. The unique vehicle was the answer to the country’s scarcity of transportation after the war. It has the same strong engine of a U.S. Army jeep but was resized and converted into a public utility vehicle. A typical jeepney would usually accommodate 20-30 commuting passengers.
The result was a time enduring vehicle with a remarkable combination of Filipino ingenuity and creativity in the midst of the post-war crisis. In terms of appearance, no jeepney is exactly the same. Each jeepney was designed with well-detailed artworks elaborately displayed on its bodies and even in the vehicles interior. Every single one has its own unique design and is usually given touches often reflective of a common-man’s sentiments of the time.
Today, the Philippine Jeepney is the most popular means
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Parol
Christmas parols for sale now at PangBahay.
We all remember Christmas in the Philippines. For a Filipino, the Christmas parol is the symbol of Christmas. Parols of all sizes and materials hang in people’s home, along the streets, on the trees and everywhere you look there’s a Christmas parol. Filipino Christmas parols are festive and bright in color and light.
Get your Christmas parol now at PangBahay.
Christmas parols at PangBahay come in different styles. You will find parols such as the lighted capiz parol, festive tasseled plastic parol stars and parol wreaths. We offer different styles and sizes to match your budget.
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Capiz parols for sale now at PangBahay.com!
Capiz parols are available for sale now in different styles, colors and sizes. Capiz parols have been such a huge hit for us that we’ve expanded our offerings. We’ve made it easier to buy a capiz parol by offering different size options to make it affordable.
Offering capiz parols for sale online has been made easier with PayPal. We use PayPal for our payment processing system to make buying your capiz parols easy and safe.
Once you buy a capiz parol from PangBahay, we ship your capiz parol through the United States Postal Service (USPS) for timely delivery of your capiz parol to your home or business.
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Parol
PangBahay has your parols for sale this Christmas season. PangBahay aims to be your source for Christmas parols every Christmas season.
We visited many different hand-crafted parol makers in the Philippines in search of the best parol designs and styles to offer you. You can purchase your parol right here at PangBahay. Designed and hand-crafted in the Philippines, our parols will make you feel like you were right at home.
You can buy your parol safely through PayPal on the PangBahay website. PayPal makes the ordering process easy and safe.
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Parol
Filipino parol, a symbol of our heritage and faith are available for purchase now!
It’s a “ber” month (September, October, November and December) and it’s time for parols to come out and hang proudly in your home.
We have Filipino parols such as the traditional plastic parol with hanging tassels, traditional wreath parol also with hanging tassels and best of all, we have beautiful lighted capiz parols. The lighted capiz parol has been a big hit for us and we’ve expanded our selections.
Check out the different designs, styles and sizes right here on the parol page of PangBahay. You will find a Filipino parol in your price range and style preference. We’ve got just the right styles for you!
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Parol
We’ve got some new exciting parol styles and designs on their way!
I know the Christmas season and the thoughts of parols are still some time away, but I’m so excited to announce that we’ve finalized our parol designs. Parols are great because their colorful lighted designs brighten up our homes on those dark winter nights. Parols make for a festive Christmas season just like those in the Philippines.
We are going to offer more designs in different sizes and prices making it more affordable for everyone. We’ll have our updated parol photos up in the next few months.
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