Last May 15, 2010 Triskelion Alumni of UST Board joined the festivities of PAHIYAS in Lucban Quezon.

As practiced by Lucbanin, preparation for the Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival starts weeks before May 15th every year. An Agro-Fair dubbed “TIYANGGE SA LUKBAN” is established at the public plaza. Displayed in this fair are agri-products such as ornamental plants, vegetables crops; including handicrafts and home-made delicacies and finger foods.

The celebrations, although outwardly festive in character, are essentially religious in nature.  Highlight of the celebration is the procession held in the later of the afternoon during which the images of San Isidro and his wife, Sra. De la Cabal, carried around town.

The liveliest part of the tradition comes immediately after the procession.  As soon as the end of the procession passes each house, men and children hurry to the houses to perform the “Kalas”, a spirited competition to bring down the decorations and romp away with them as they would with prizes while homeowners struggle against them.  This part of the celebration is the day’s elegant finale, symbolic of the rejoicing and merriment that follows a big, abundant harvest.