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Francisco Estanislao was the first recorded lantern maker from Santa Lucia, San Fernando, Pampanga.
A humble saltmaker, who made big lanterns from bamboo and coco cloth.
The 100-day countdown before the Giant Lantern Festival 2019 competition begins today! Are you ready for the celebration of the 111th year of giant lantern-making excellence?
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